Postdoc: Infrared Optomechanics Sensor Design

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Optomechanical IR Sensing within the QSTeM testbed, a collaboration between TU Delft and AMOLF. The role centers on developing cutting-edge optomechanical sensors for infrared sensing and imaging, spanning device design, nanofabrication, and optical characterization.

You will join the Gröblacher group in the Department of Quantum Nanoscience, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentoring, and work

Qualifications

• PhD in optomechanics, nanophotonics, nano-engineering, applied physics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with nanoscale, photonic or optomechanical devices.
• Experience with experimental optics, photonics, optomechanics, nanomechanics, or optical sensing.
• Interest in device/material engineering and how material properties affect sensor performance.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Experience with numerical modelling; FEM simulations is a plus.
• Prior infrared sensing or multimode mechanical systems experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop optomechanical devices for infrared sensing and imaging.
• Perform device design, nanofabrication, optical characterization and measurement protocols.
• Contribute to measurements and benchmarking for external partners.
• Work within QSTeM and Gröblacher group at TU Delft with access to facilities.

Skills

PhD in optomechanics

Nanophotonics

Nano-engineering

Applied physics

Experimental optics

Photonic devices

Optomechanics

Optical sensing

Collaborative mindset

Numerical modelling

Finite-element simulations

Infrared sensing

Education

PhD (optics/related field)

Tools

Finite-element simulations

Job description

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Optomechanical IR Sensing within the QSTeM testbed, a collaboration between TU Delft and AMOLF. The role centers on developing cutting-edge optomechanical sensors for infrared sensing and imaging, spanning device design, nanofabrication, and optical characterization.

You will join the Gröblacher group in the Department of Quantum Nanoscience, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentoring, and work