Assistant/Associate Professor In High-Frequency InP Electronics

EURAXESS Ireland; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

ABP pension scheme

Job summary

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in electronic device technologies within the Beethoven program.

You will develop an independent research line in high-frequency III-V devices, teach BSc/MSc courses, supervise PhD students, and pursue national and European funding. The role offers a clear academic career path, mentorship, and access to world-class cleanroom facilities.

Qualifications

• Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrates strong research potential and ability to operate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Shows affinity with teaching and will commit to obtaining the University Teaching Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research line in innovative electronic device technologies that can push the frontiers of advanced electronics for high-performance circuits, with potential applications in data centers, AI acceleration, 6G, radar, and sensor technologies.
• Explore areas such as high-speed III-V component design, semiconductor epitaxial engineering, and fabrication of active components (e.g., diodes, HEMTs, HBTs).
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching BSc and MSc courses, supervise PhD students and postdocs, and potentially contribute to life‑long learning activities.
• Actively pursue research funding through national and European programs (e.g., Dutch subsidy, Horizon Europe, European Research Council, Chips Joint Undertaking) and industry collaborations.

Skills

Research potential

Multidisciplinary work

Teaching aptitude

Grant funding

Communication

Leadership

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Organisation/Company Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Engineering » Electronic engineering Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 4 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applications like wireless communications and (radar) sensing are moving to increasingly high operating frequencies. Since chips are at their core, the semiconductor technologies need to scale to Terahertz frequencies. Here, the traditional silicon technologies start to break down. Indium phosphide (InP) electronics is not a new technology and is used in high-end applications. However, new developments in materials science, fabrication technology, and heterogeneous integration, coupled to a boost in anticipated future demand, creates a unique opportunity to build a globally visible research program at the intersection of advanced III-V semiconductor devices, heterogeneous integration, and next-generation electronic systems. Few locations worldwide offer such a combination of world-class academic expertise, advanced cleanroom infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, and direct access to leading industrial partners.
Information
As an Assistant/Associate Professor, you will:

• Develop an independent research line in innovative electronic device technologies that can push the frontiers of advanced electronics for high-performance circuits, with potential applications in data centers, AI acceleration, 6G, radar, and sensor technologies.
• Explore areas such as high-speed III-V component design, semiconductor epitaxial engineering, and fabrication of active components (e.g., diodes, HEMTs, HBTs), thereby leveraging our existing research infrastructure, like our cleanroom infrastructure and process knowledge.
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching BSc and MSc courses, supervise PhD students and postdocs, and potentially contribute to life‑long learning activities.
• Actively pursue research funding through national and European programs (e.g., Dutch subsidy, Horizon Europe, European Research Council, Chips Joint Undertaking) and industry collaborations.

In this role, you will contribute to the ambition of the Beethoven program to educate top talent and strengthen research across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

• Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
• Has expertise in one or more of the following: High-speed III-V component design at the process level, semiconductor epitaxial engineering and/or fabrication of active components such as diodes and transistors (HEMT, HBT).
• Demonstrates strong research potential and ability to operate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Shows affinity with teaching and will commit to obtaining the University Teaching Qualification.
• Has motivation to secure research funding and build collaborations with industry and academia.
• Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to motivate researchers.

Additional Information

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.
In addition, we offer you:

• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• A Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor‑made career proposal will be considered.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.

Recruitment process: We look forward to receiving your application at the latest Friday the 4th of December 24:00h CET, 2026. The recruitment process will include the following sequential selection rounds:

• Online interviews with the selection committee.
• Candidates’ day on our campus, including interviews and introduction program to get to know the group, the department and our university.
• A formal interview with a Recruitment Advisory Committee.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager prof. dr. Kevin Williams, Full Professor at TU/e, via [e-mail] or prof dr Martijn Heck, Full Professor at TU/e via [e-mail].