Postdoc: Societal & Cultural Impact of Quantum Tech

Quantum Software; Delft; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Delft is seeking a PhD-qualified candidate to develop and test a UNESCO readiness assessment methodology for quantum technologies. You will work within the Ethics/Philosophy of Technology section of the TPM faculty and in the Dutch QDNL programme, collaborating with researchers across disciplines.

The role includes contributing to teaching and engaging with communities as part of the project’s societal impact focus. The contract is 9 months, 36–40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum technology with strong research skills.
• Ability to work in teams and with interdisciplinary researchers.
• Excellent academic writing and verbal communication in English.
• Dutch language skills are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and test the UNESCO readiness assessment methodology.
• Collaborate with the Ethics/Philosophy of Technology section at the Faculty of TPM and QDNL program.
• Contribute to teaching within the Ethics/Philosophy of Technology section.

Skills

Teamwork

Academic writing

English proficiency

Dutch language (helpful)

Education

PhD in quantum technology

Job description

TU Delft is seeking a PhD-qualified candidate to develop and test a UNESCO readiness assessment methodology for quantum technologies. You will work within the Ethics/Philosophy of Technology section of the TPM faculty and in the Dutch QDNL programme, collaborating with researchers across disciplines.

The role includes contributing to teaching and engaging with communities as part of the project’s societal impact focus. The contract is 9 months, 36–40 hours per week.