Leading Researcher in Reliability for Photonic ICs

TUE; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year‑end bonus

30 days annual leave (flexible up to 9

ABP pension scheme

Mentoring program

Development Track toward Associate/Own

On‑campus child care

Job summary

Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Physics and engineering of reliability in PICs. The role combines leading‑edge research in reliability mechanisms with teaching and mentoring responsibilities.

You will build an internationally recognized program, secure funding from national and European sources, and foster collaborations with industry. The position sits in the Photonic Integration group and offers a vibrant international environment

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in reliability physics, accelerated testing, and failure mechanisms of photonic, optoelectronic, or semiconductor devices.
• Experimental and statistical approaches to high‑power effects, materials/interface degradation, stress, or multiphysics reliability modeling.
• Translate reliability insights into improvements in device, circuit or process design.
• Clear research vision and ability to formulate and execute strategy.
• Thrive in a multi‑disciplinary, team‑focused environment.
• Strong track record of publications, prizes, patents and/or grants, or equivalent proof of expertise for industry.
• Affinity with teaching, mentoring and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally recognized research program on reliability in photonic integrated circuits and light sources.
• Collaborate across disciplines to explore common physics and failure mechanisms.
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching and supervising BSc/MSc courses and PhD students.
• Acquire research funding from national and European programs and build industry collaborations.

Skills

Reliability physics

Experimental methods

Statistical analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Applied Physics

PhD in Materials Science

Job description

Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Physics and engineering of reliability in PICs. The role combines leading‑edge research in reliability mechanisms with teaching and mentoring responsibilities.

You will build an internationally recognized program, secure funding from national and European sources, and foster collaborations with industry. The position sits in the Photonic Integration group and offers a vibrant international environment