PhD Position Packaging Solutions

Join our team to pioneer next-gen packaging solutions! Focus on heterogenous system integration, advanced materials, thermal management, and reliability.

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position in Electronic Packaging.

Job description

This project aims to address critical challenges in miniaturization, embedding, designing, thermal management, and reliability of electronic modules. The research will focus on developing innovative packaging solutions to enable next-generation electronic packages and modules.

Job requirements

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong background in data analytics, electronics, thermal analysis, or material characterization.
• Knowledge of packaging processes and technology is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (written/oral).
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology 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.

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we all use in our daily lives. The faculty works on areas including sustainable electricity grids, future chips and sensors, software technologies including AI, and applied mathematics. There is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research, supported by innovative engineers, excellent labs and facilities, and a strong international environment.

Conditions of employment

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest.