PhD: Ultralow-Light Photonic Sensors

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

29–41 days annual leave

ABP pension scheme

On-campus daycare

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications for a four‑year PhD position focused on pushing spectroscopic sensing at ultralow light levels. You will develop photonic chips and integrate them with low-noise amplification to enable fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy in healthcare and energy applications.

Working in an interdisciplinary team at the NanoLab@TU/e, you will fabricate devices and collaborate with other TU/e groups and industrial partners, while gaining teaching

Qualifications

• A recent master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Research‑oriented attitude and strong interest for experimental work.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Motivated to develop teaching skills and coach students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching ability

Fluent English (C1)

Experimental research

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Spectroscopy equipment

Photonic chip fabrication

Job description

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications for a four‑year PhD position focused on pushing spectroscopic sensing at ultralow light levels. You will develop photonic chips and integrate them with low-noise amplification to enable fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy in healthcare and energy applications.

Working in an interdisciplinary team at the NanoLab@TU/e, you will fabricate devices and collaborate with other TU/e groups and industrial partners, while gaining teaching