Assistant Professor — Integrated Photonics & Quantum Technologies

University of Twente; Enschede; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAO-NU salary scale

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Solid pension scheme

232 leave hours per year (full-time)

Free campus sports facilities

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Twente invites applications for an Assistant Professor to establish a strong research program in integrated photonics, with emphasis on nonlinear and optomechanical light–matter interactions. You will teach across photonics and related fields, develop new courses, supervise students, and pursue research funding from national and European sources.

Strong English communication and UTQ or willingness to obtain it are required.

Qualifications

• PhD required in photonics, physics, electrical engineering or related field.
• Clear and distinct research vision with strategic execution.
• Strong track record of scientific achievement (publications, prizes, patents, grants).
• Ability to develop an independent, internationally competitive research programme.
• Proven potential to attract competitive research funding.
• Strong teaching passion and commitment to education across photonics topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally recognized research program in integrated photonics, focusing on nonlinear and optomechanical interactions.
• Teach courses in photonics, optics, physics, nanotechnology and related engineering disciplines.
• Develop and innovate educational programmes and course content.
• Supervise bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students, and postdocs; mentor early‑career researchers.
• Acquire research funding from national and European programs (e.g., NWO, Horizon Europe, ERC).

Skills

Research vision

Grant funding ability

Teaching passion

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Photonics/Physics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Twente invites applications for an Assistant Professor to establish a strong research program in integrated photonics, with emphasis on nonlinear and optomechanical light–matter interactions. You will teach across photonics and related fields, develop new courses, supervise students, and pursue research funding from national and European sources.

Strong English communication and UTQ or willingness to obtain it are required.