Assistant/Associate Professor In III-V Photonic Integration

TUE; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

29 days leave (41 with extra hours)

ABP pension scheme

OpenUp mental health support

Commuting and home internet allowance

Job summary

Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor in III-V Photonic Integration. You will develop independent research lines, leverage InP processing capabilities, and contribute to the Photonic Integration group’s internationally recognized program.

The role combines leading-edge research with teaching duties, supervision of PhD students, and active pursuit of national and European funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in EE, Applied Physics, Materials Science or related field.
• Strong fabrication expertise in III/V photonics or fabless circuit design with foundry relations.
• Clear independent research vision and strategic execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop new research lines on photonic integrated circuit design and/or integration technologies.
• Collaborate across disciplines to explore integrated systems and new paradigms.
• Contribute to teaching, supervise PhD students and postdocs.
• Acquire research funding from national/European programs and industry partners.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Research leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in EE/Applied Physics

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor In III-V Photonic Integration

Organisatie: Department of Electrical Engineering

Are you excited to shape the future of photonic and semiconductor technologies? Join Eindhoven University of Technology to pioneer next‑generation III-V and heterogeneous photonic integration platforms that will enable breakthroughs in communications, sensing, AI, and computing. This is a unique opportunity to build an independent research program while leveraging world‑class cleanroom facilities, local expertise and a leading international ecosystem in integrated photonics.

Introduction

Photonics is one of the fastest‑growing technology domains worldwide and is rapidly becoming a key driver of innovation across communications, sensing, imaging, quantum technologies, and emerging computing systems. While integrated electronics have transformed modern society over the past decades, photonic integration is only beginning to unlock its full potential. The integration of an increased diversity of photonic components into circuits is opening new frontiers in chip design, manufacturing and applications. Improved component performance enables breakthroughs in energy efficiency, precision and bandwidth for next‑generation systems based on chips. This position offers a unique opportunity to establish an independent and internationally recognized research program in III‑V photonic integration. Working within one of Europe's leading photonics environments, you will develop innovative integration technologies, novel photonic devices and circuits, and future application concepts that help define the next generation of semiconductor and photonic systems.

Group

You will be based within the Photonic Integration (PhI) group, a European leader in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and semiconductor process technologies. While strong interactions with existing activities are encouraged, the successful candidate will have significant freedom to develop their own distinctive research vision and establish an independent, internationally visible research program that complements and expands the group's portfolio. The group has a strong track record in indium phosphide (InP) integration, both monolithic and heterogeneous, and cleanroom‑based manufacturing. This is supported by TU/e’s state‑of‑the‑art Nanolab clean room facility including a globally leading III‑V 4” InP process research line. PhI collaborates extensively with other Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics research groups and with the local and European high‑tech ecosystem. The technologies developed are driving innovation in optical and wireless communications, medical and environmental sensing, imaging, and advanced computing.

Job Description

As an Assistant/Associate Professor, you will:

• Develop new research lines on photonic integrated circuit design and/or integration technologies and realize prototype photonic integrated circuit with both scientific and real‑world impact. We are looking for candidates that can leverage our in‑house research infrastructure and/or collaborate with external fabrication partners.
• Collaborate across disciplines, most notably the wider field of semicon, to explore new forms of integrated systems, enabling further miniaturization, and develop new integration paradigms.
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching and developing BSc and MSc courses, supervising PhD students and postdocs, and potentially contributing to the university’s life‑long learning goals.
• Acquire research funding from national and European programs (e.g., Dutch, Horizon Europe, ERC) and industry collaborations.

In this role, you will contribute to the ambition of the Dutch national Beethoven program to attract and educate top talent in the field of semicon, with the aim of strengthening Dutch and European industry.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Either has strong expertise in cleanroom based fabrication of III/V integrated photonics, or closely related technologies or has a track record in fabless circuit design and solid relations with leading foundries
• Has a clear and distinct research vision and is able to formulate and execute strategically
• Is able to thrive in a highly multi‑disciplinary and team‑orientated environment.
• Has a strong record of scientific accomplishment relative to their career stage, demonstrated through publications, awards, patents, and/or successful grant acquisition.
• Has an affinity with teaching, mentoring and supervision

We encourage applications from talented candidates at different career stages, including early‑career researchers and professionals with significant industry experience.

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:

• 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