Junior Researcher Quantum Sensing

Saxion; Enschede; Remote; EUR 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary scale 8 (cao-hbo)

Holiday allowance 8%

Year-end bonus 8.3%

Temporary contract with extension

Generous leave policy

Saxion Academy development

Retirement plan

Transport allowance

Bike tax benefits

Job summary

Saxion in the Netherlands seeks a Junior Researcher in Quantum Sensing to help translate lab quantum sensors into real-world maritime use. You will work on NV-centre-based sensors using ODMR, develop optical and opto-electronic setups, run experiments and analyse data with project partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics or related field, curiosity, and hands-on mindset. Full-time position with development paths at Saxion Academy and competitive cao-hbo salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applied physics, photonics, or related field.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for technology and innovation.
• Affinity for experimental research, sensor technology and quantum sensing.
• Experience with ODMR, NV centres, Python, data analysis, optics, electronics or hardware development is an advantage.
• Independent and pragmatic approach to translate research into prototypes and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and optimise NV-centre-based quantum sensors for maritime applications.
• Assist in development of optical and opto-electronic measurement set-ups and carry out experiments.
• Help analyse measurement data and improve measurement reliability and noise reduction.
• Collaborate with researchers and project partners to demonstrate feasibility of quantum sensing.

Skills

ODMR

NV centres

Python

Data analysis

Optics

Electronics

Hardware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics or related field

Job description

Would you like to take quantum technology from the lab to real-world applications? Develop innovative quantum sensors to protect critical infrastructure in the North Sea and make a difference with your research.

What you need to know before applying for a job at Saxion.

This is what you do as Junior Researcher Quantum Sensing

The North Sea is home to critical infrastructure that is indispensable to society, industry and the energy transition. To protect this infrastructure, it is becoming increasingly important to detect and identify ships in the area in a timely and reliable manner. As part of the PREVENT project, Saxion, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and Fontys are jointly developing innovative sensor technology for the detection of unidentified vessels at sea.

As a Junior Researcher in Quantum Sensing, you will contribute to research into the development of advanced quantum sensors for maritime applications. Under the supervision of and in collaboration with experienced researchers, you will work on the development, testing and optimisation of an NV-centre-based quantum sensor using Optically Detected Magnetic Resonance (ODMR). You will assist in the development and improvement of optical and opto-electronic measurement set‑ups, carry out experiments and help analyse measurement data.

In addition, you will contribute to optimising the interaction between NV centres, optical components and electronic readout, with a focus on reliable and stable measurements and noise reduction. Together with researchers and project partners from various disciplines, you will contribute to the development of an integrated demonstrator and help to investigate and demonstrate the feasibility of quantum sensing as a robust and cost‑effective technology for maritime applications.

This is where you will work

School of Life Science, Engineering and Design
As junior researcher you will be a member of the Applied Nanotechnology. This team is part of the School of Life Science, Engineering and Design (LED). LED offers an inspiring and effective learning, work and research environment, focused on applied technologies and recent national and international developments.

Saxion’s employment terms and conditions

Working at Saxion means working on inspiring, future‑oriented education and research. You will fulfil an exciting position, working independently in a dynamic, socially relevant organisation that matters. The position provides you with plenty of opportunities to take initiative and develop.

We also offer the following:

• The following salary scale: scale 8: min € 3,477 / max € 4,595 (cao‑hbo) working on a full‑time basis.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year‑end bonus.
• You will receive a temporary contract, with the possibility of extension.
• A generous leave policy. For example: if you work full‑time and have opted for a 40‑hour week you can take 428 hours of leave annually. This means you will have 53.5 holiday leave days, including statutory holiday days and public holidays.
• Personal development: follow an inspirational webinar, workshop or training course at our internal Saxion Academy, do a career check or explore the possibilities of taking a master’s degree or PhD programme or professional doctorate.
• A comprehensive retirement plan. See the cao‑hbo for more information.
• 100% allowance for travel by public transport and tax benefits on the purchase of a bicycle.

Job requirements

We seek a professional who fits the job profile below. Does this sound like you? Then this job is ideal for you!

• A completed bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a comparable subject.
• Curiosity, an inquisitive mindset and enthusiasm for technology and innovation.
• An affinity for experimental research, sensor technology and quantum sensing.
• Experience with ODMR, NV centres, Python, data analysis, optics, electronics or hardware development is an advantage.
• An independent and pragmatic approach that enables you to translate research into working prototypes and applications, whilst collaborating effectively with colleagues and partners.

We prefer to fill our vacancies ourselves, so unsolicited approaches are not welcome.

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