Sensing enabled by optomechanical systems
Job descriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a collaborative project between TU Delft (Simon Gröblacher's group) and AMOLF (Ewold Verhagen's group), centered around the development of cutting?'edge optomechanical sensors. The position is embedded within QSTeM, a recently established Testbed for mechanical sensing, where novel sensors are designed, benchmarked, and developed with both academic and industrial partners.
The research conducted within this framework aims to accelerate the introduction of optomechanical sensor technology to the market. We focus on exploiting the intrinsically high sensitivity of these platforms as, e.g., accelerometer or electromagnetic field sensor, while addressing critical practical aspects such as robustness, reproducibility, and system integration and packaging. This applied orientation creates an excellent opportunity to explore meaningful research questions while engaging directly with the challenges and needs faced by industry. Potential applications for these sensors range from inertial navigation, biomedicine to defense applications.
In addition to conducting research, the postdoc will actively contribute to measurements and benchmarking services for external partners. This includes performing characterization of sensor devices developed by collaborators, supporting QSTeM's mission as a reliable and high?'performance testing facility.
At the Gröblacher Lab we have a vision: we thrive to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to learn, to live their passion and do their best work. We are dedicated to promoting equality, creating a safe environment for everyone, and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, socioeconomic background and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We truly think diversity is a strength and working in a diverse environment, and being exposed to a variety of perspectives makes us stronger scientists and better human beings.
While being part of the Gröblacher group at the Department of Quantum Nanosciance at the TU Delft- an exciting, collaborative environment with several world?'renowned research groups where the research is supported by state?'of?'the?'art facilities, in particular the cleanroom facilities for realizing next?'generation nanostructures - the postdoc will be primarily based at the testbed facility in Delft, working day?'to?'day alongside the joint teams. This unique facility brings together researchers from AMOLF and TU Delft in a highly interdisciplinary and application?'driven setting, focused on advancing optomechanical sensing technologies. The working environment is collaborative and international, offering the opportunity to work closely with both academic teams and industrial partners.
Job requirements- PhD in optomechanics, nanophotonics, nano?'engineering or other related fields.
- Hands on experience with nanofabrication, quantum optics, photonics or nanomechanics.
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
- Prior experience in squeezed light generation and/or quantum enhanced sensing protocols is a plus.
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 SciencesWith 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 10 November 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:
- In your Cover Letter (max. 1 A4) please elaborate on your vision on mechanics based sensing / your experience with related topics / your motivation to join our team / your personal drive and ambitions. Please note that in line with our department's vision, we value personally written letters with "imperfections" above AI generated "perfection".
- In your CV please ensure your level of experience with nanofabrication, quantum optics, photonics and / or nanomechanics is clearly stated.
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