PostDoc in experimental photonic quantum computing

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

Relocation assistance

Pension (ABP)

On-campus facilities

Child care on campus

Sports center access

Professional training

Job summary

TU/e invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral researcher in integrated photonics and quantum technologies. You will design, construct and test a prototype resource state generation module for a photonic quantum computer, aiming to integrate components on a single chip.

You will join the QPIP team within the Coherence and Quantum Technology group, with strong links to industry, and contribute to mentoring PhD and Master students while managing complex projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in integrated photonics, quantum technologies or related domain.
• Expertise in both integrated photonics and quantum technologies.
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research with demonstrable outputs.
• Team player with mentoring experience for PhD/Master students.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct and test a prototype resource state generation module for a photonic quantum computer.
• Integrate components on a single chip, coordinating with related subsystems.
• Mentor PhD and Master students and contribute to interdisciplinary team efforts.

Skills

PhD in integrated photonics

Quantum technologies

English proficiency

Project management

Education

PhD in integrated photonics or related

Job description

Job description

Are you eager to work on the next generation of quantum computing devices?

Information

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize information processing, by unlocking new capabilities in chemistry, medicine, AI, and cryptography. As quantum computing continues to mature, the need to make scalable, reliable components belong paramount. Photonic quantum computing has an advantage here because of strong technological overlap with the already well-established photonics industry.

In this project, we will design, construct and test a prototype resource state generation module for use in a photonic quantum computer. Such a resource state generator takes single photons, entangles them in through linear optics plus partial measurement, converting the single photons into a collective quantum state which can be further processed by the rest of the computer. The specific goal here is to integrate (potentially heterogeneously) the various components of this system on a single chip, coming to an individual prototype module that can be tested to infer design parameters of the overall quantum computer.

This project is part of the larger photonic quantum computing mission on Photon Delta. Photon Delta represents the photonics ecosystem in the Netherlands. The quantum computing mission brings together a variety of industrial and academic partners to advance photonic quantum computing in the Netherlands and is led by QuiX Quantum.

You will contribute to the activities of the quantum photonic information processing (QPIP) team, which is embedded in the Coherence and Quantum Technology group, and in the Photonic Integration group. These groups have strong industrial links to both the quantum and the photonics industry through their spinouts and projects. QPIP is a young team; there is both the opportunity and the expectation to help shape the growth and culture of the team.

Requirements

• Motivated researcher, with a PhD in integrated photonics, quantum technologies or a related domain.
• Expertise in both integrated photonics and quantum technologies
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
• A team player who enjoys coaching PhD and Master's students and working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
• A proven ability to manage complex projects to completion on schedule.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English, good communication and leadership skills.

Conditions of employment

Fixed‑term contract : 1 jaar.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

Benefits

In addition, we offer you:

• Full‑time employment for 1,5 years, with the possibility of an extension.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities , scale 10, ranging from € 4,422 (step 4) to € 5,760 gross base salary per month (full‑time).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year‑end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part‑time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High‑quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on‑campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme ) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

Employer

TU/e

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands‑on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high‑tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Applied Physics and Science Education is a research‑driven department housing high‑quality educational programs, all featuring strong connections between research and education. Our research is clustered in three focal areas: Fluids, Bio and Soft Matter (FBSM); Plasmas and Beams (PB); and Nano, Quantum and Photonics (NQP).

Our shared ambition is to equip the next generation of ‘engineers of the future’ with the knowledge and the skills they will need to impact science, innovation, and society, from regional to global scales.