Assistant/Associate Professor In High-Frequency InP Electronics

1000scholars; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension scheme

On-campus day-care

Student sports center access

OpenUp mental health support

Commuting and remote-work allowance

Job summary

TU/e in Eindhoven invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor in advanced III-V semiconductor devices. You will develop an independent research program and teach BSc/MSc courses, while supervising PhD students and fostering industry collaborations.

The role includes pursuing national and European funding, building partnerships with industry, and contributing to the Beethoven program to strengthen STEM research and education at the university.

Qualifications

• Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
• Expertise in high-speed III-V component design or epitaxial engineering or active components (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.
• Motivated to secure research funding and build collaborations with industry and academia.
• Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to motivate researchers.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research line in innovative electronic device technologies that push frontiers of advanced electronics.
• Explore areas such as high-speed III-V design, epitaxial engineering, and fabrication of active components leveraging existing infrastructure.
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching BSc and MSc courses, supervise PhD students and postdocs.
• Actively pursue research funding through national and European programs and industry collaborations.

Skills

Multidisciplinary

Teaching

Funding

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering / Applied Physics

Job description

Job 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).

Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• 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.

Conditions of employment

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:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 11 - 14, min. € 4,925 max. € 8,992 gross per month (on a full-time basis).
• 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.
• High‑quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on‑campus children’s day-care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at a very affordable rate.
• 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.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) and partner career support.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build your career at TU/e!

Employer

TU/e We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands‑on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high‑tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.