PhD Position Optical Metasurfaces Controlling Quantum Electron Wavepackets

Laplace Apply; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMOLF in the Netherlands, in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, offers a four-year physics PhD position focused on photon-induced near-field electron microscopy (PINEM) and optical metasurfaces.

The project involves designing resonant metasurfaces with ultrathin 2D layers, fabricating them, and integrating them into an ultrafast SEM to measure coherent electron-light coupling and related quantum phenomena.

Qualifications

• MSc in physics or equivalent.
• Experience with ultrafast electron microscopy, nanofabrication, and optical metasurfaces is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate resonant optical metasurfaces with ultrathin 2D layers.
• Implement them in an ultrafast SEM and measure coherent electron-light coupling.
• Investigate electron wavepacket control, cathodoluminescence, coherence and quantum-eraser concepts.

Education

MSc in physics or equivalent

Tools

PINEM

Scanning electron microscopy

Nanofabrication

Optical metasurfaces

Job description

PhD Position Optical Metasurfaces Controlling Quantum Electron Wavepackets

AMOLF

Netherlands

1 December 2026 (date-only displayed on listing; exact cutoff time not verified in the current pass)

About This Opportunity

AMOLF offers PhD Position Optical Metasurfaces Controlling Quantum Electron Wavepackets. At AMOLF and the University of Amsterdam, this four-year physics PhD examines photon-induced near-field electron microscopy (PINEM), where pulsed electrons exchange energy wit.

At AMOLF and the University of Amsterdam, this four-year physics PhD examines photon-induced near-field electron microscopy (PINEM), where pulsed electrons exchange energy with intense optical near fields. The candidate will design and fabricate resonant optical metasurfaces with ultrathin 2D layers, implement them in an ultrafast SEM, measure coherent electron-light coupling and investigate electron wavepacket control, cathodoluminescence, coherence and quantum-eraser concepts. Research crosses the groups of Albert Polman and Jorik van de Groep and uses Amsterdam NanoCenter fabrication facilities. Practical and application conditions: Contract or doctoral duration: 4 years; Advertised weekly workload: 40 hours/week; Published remuneration: EUR 3,115 gross per month; Stated application date: 1 December 2026 (cutoff time not independently validated).

Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For: Based on the documented project scope, it may particularly suit mSc physics graduates interested in ultrafast electron microscopy, nanophotonics, quantum physics, optical metasurfaces and nanofabrication.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable: Requires substantial experimental physics preparation and a full-time four-year laboratory commitment. AMOLF describes housing and visa-assistance arrangements for incoming international PhD researchers.Overall Opportunity Assessment: The distinguishing feature is the specific combination of research questions and methods described above; applicants should weigh this focus against the documented prerequisites and working conditions.

Level PhD

Duration 4 years

Reference Code 365122

Field Optical Metasurfaces Controlling Quantum Electron Wavepackets

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3,115 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

MSc in physics or equivalent.

Experience

Technical Skills

• PINEM
• Scanning electron microscopy
• Nanofabrication
• Optical metasurfaces