Join a cutting?'edge project developing automated IR spectroscopy tools for solid sampling - ideal for those passionate about spectroscopy, hardware and data science.
Job requirements
This project seeks to develop an innovative tool for efficient and automated spectroscopic sampling, with a particular emphasis on infrared (IR) spectroscopy utilising state?'of?'the?'art instrumentation. A diverse array of solid samples will be analysed through both supervised and unsupervised methodologies.
Essential qualifications include a strong interest in spectroscopy, proven capability in hardware design and construction, and a robust foundation in statistical spectral analysis, including familiarity with (or strong interest in) chemometrics and/or machine learning algorithms.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has obtained (or is about to defend) a PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field.
- Is a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher with a strong interest in spectroscopy, hardware development, and automation. Prior experience in vibrational spectroscopy is advantageous.
- Possesses excellent experimental skills, along with competent analytical and programming abilities - particularly in automation and with a keen interest in data science.
- Is fluent in English, with strong communication and reporting skills, and demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Is available to start as soon as possible.
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world?'famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem?'solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
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Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum?' and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground?'breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.
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Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 30 November 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:
- CV
- Motivational letter
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