Postdoc Superconducting Single Photon Detector Arrays for Imaging

At TU Delft, we are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for Postdoc Superconducting Single Photon Detector Arrays for Imaging.

From cosmos to cell, detecting photons at speed!

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the SPRINT project, an ambitious research project developing the next generation of ultra-fast and ultra-sensitive imaging systems. The project aims to create an ultrafast single-photon camera using SNSPD arrays.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of nanotechnology, photonics, superconducting devices, RF engineering, cryogenics, and advanced imaging, contributing to both fundamental research and real-world applications such as biomedical imaging, quantum technologies, and LiDAR.

Job requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics or a related field with strong experimental experience in quantum, optical, or nanoscale systems. Background in superconducting devices and cryogenics, RF/microwave engineering, and photonics is desirable. Familiarity with SNSPDs is a plus.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional.

Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

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.

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.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 1,5 years. Temporary.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.
• If you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job, TU Delft is committed to making your move as smooth as possible. The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information to help you prepare your relocation and organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands and expand your social network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.