PhD in Optical Metrology: Amplitude & Phase Control

Delft; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health insurance discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

TU Delft in Delft, Netherlands, invites applications for a PhD position focused on amplitude and phase control in optical metrology. You will explore coherent optical scatterometry, develop theoretical models, and validate them experimentally within a multidisciplinary team.

The project emphasizes ML integration and advanced shape/meta-parameter retrieval from nanoscale structures. The successful candidate holds an MSc in Applied Physics or Electrical Engineering, communicates in English, and is

Qualifications

• Candidate must have strong theoretical grounding in optics and electromagnetics.
• Willingness to work on both theoretical models and experimental setups.
• Good communication in English and team collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ideation, modeling, and experimental validation of amplitude and phase control techniques.
• Investigate constraints from first principles and integrate with machine learning models.
• Collaborate with partners in applied physics, applied mathematics, and industry.

Skills

Strong theoretical foundations

Programming ability

Team player

Willing to learn

Integrity

Education

MSc in Applied Physics

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Coherent optical scatterometry

Job description

TU Delft in Delft, Netherlands, invites applications for a PhD position focused on amplitude and phase control in optical metrology. You will explore coherent optical scatterometry, develop theoretical models, and validate them experimentally within a multidisciplinary team.

The project emphasizes ML integration and advanced shape/meta-parameter retrieval from nanoscale structures. The successful candidate holds an MSc in Applied Physics or Electrical Engineering, communicates in English, and is