An Opportunity for PhD Students to Work and Study at TU Delft University in the Netherlands

Delft University of Technology is looking to hire 3 PhD students to work and study in the field of Optics, Photonics and Optical Design with a 4 year lasting contract.

Description

The research program “Free-form Scattering Optics” enables high-tech optical devices that contribute to energy efficacy, climate change, internet-of-things, food and water quality and quantity, and security, in the interest of rendering the unstoppable worldwide urbanization sustainable. Currently, high-tech industry is developing a surge of novel devices that combine light scattering with free-formed optics, such as LED lighting, miniaturized satellites, metrology equipment for semiconductor industry and optically secured bank cards.

Due to a lack of fundamental know-how on the combination of the technologies, the devices are being designed by educated guesses, which limits progress and applications. Free-form scattering optics will unite traditionally distinct technologies with a hierarchy of length scales ranging from the microscopic (nanometers) to the macroscopic (centimeters). The university develops insights, designs rules, and new architectures for free-form scattering optics that allow to create breakthroughs in several domains as described above simultaneously. The program directly taps into the strengths of high-tech industry, enhances the knowledge infrastructure, develops new networks of expertise, and educates a new generation of highly skilled professionals.

Requirements

1. A MSc in physics or a related discipline with a strong background in optical physics;
2. Experience with Matlab/Python, Comsol or CST;
3. Creative, pro-active team player with good analytical skills;
4. Good communicative skills in English, both written and oral.

Conditions of Employment

1. TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sports memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
2. As a PhD candidate, you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills. Read more about the program here.
3. Salary Scale: € 2266 - € 2897/ month.