Lead Researcher in Integrated Photonics

EURAXESS Ireland; Enschede; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Solid pension scheme

Free sports facilities on campus

Parental leave

Job summary

University of Twente invites applications for a leading researcher to establish a strong photonics research programme, covering integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, and quantum-related topics. You will teach across photonics and related engineering disciplines, supervise students at multiple levels, and lead collaborations with national and European programs.

The role emphasizes academic leadership, funding acquisition, and contributing to NLNP’s strategic objectives in photonics, with

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in Photonics or related field.
• University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or willingness to obtain within timeframe.
• Strong research vision with international competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in photonics, optics, physics, nanotechnology and related disciplines.
• Develop an internationally recognized research program on integrated photonics, focusing on nonlinear interactions.
• Supervise Bachelor's, Master's and PhD students as well as postdocs.
• Mentor early-career researchers and foster collaboration.
• Acquire research funding from national and European programs such as NWO, Horizon Europe, ERC.

Skills

English proficiency

Teaching ability

Independent research

Education

PhD in Photonics

UTQ or willingness

Tools

Nanofabrication

Nonlinear optics

Job description

University of Twente invites applications for a leading researcher to establish a strong photonics research programme, covering integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, and quantum-related topics. You will teach across photonics and related engineering disciplines, supervise students at multiple levels, and lead collaborations with national and European programs.

The role emphasizes academic leadership, funding acquisition, and contributing to NLNP’s strategic objectives in photonics, with