Assistant/Associate Professor Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration

Are you a leading researcher in advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, ready to shape the future of semiconductor systems and build a world-class research program at TU Delft?

The Section of Electronic Components, Technology and Materials (ECTM) at Delft University of Technology invites applications for an Associate Professor position in Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration.

This strategic position is created to further strengthen TU Delft’s internationally leading activities in advanced semiconductor packaging, system integration, and reliability, building on the distinguished legacy of Prof. Guoqi Zhang. You will play a key role in shaping next-generation system integration technologies that underpin future AI, high-performance computing, photonics, automotive, and sustainable electronic systems.

We are seeking a candidate who can develop and lead a world-class research program, bridging fundamental science, engineering, and industrial application.

You are expected to:

• Develop an internationally visible and externally funded research program in advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration
• Provide scientific leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of the ECTM section
• Acquire substantial competitive funding (e.g., NWO, Horizon Europe, Chips JU, industry partnerships)
• Build and expand collaborations with leading semiconductor companies and research institutes (e.g., ASML, IMEC, European ecosystem)
• Contribute to education in microelectronics, including teaching and supervision of MSc and PhD students
• Strengthen TU Delft’s position in Europe’s semiconductor and advanced packaging ecosystem

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Advanced electronic packaging and system integration
• Chiplet architectures and interconnect technologies
• 3D integration and hybrid bonding
• Wafer-level and panel-level packaging
• Photonic-electronic co-integration
• Thermal management and thermo-mechanical reliability
• Multi-physics modeling and digital twins for electronics
• Power electronics and wide-bandgap packaging
• RF/mmWave and high-frequency packaging technologies

Job requirements

Essential qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Strong international research track record, demonstrated through high-impact publications and/or patents
• Recognized expertise in advanced packaging and/or heterogeneous integration
• Proven ability to acquire competitive research funding
• Experience supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with industry

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in emerging domains such as chiplet-based systems, AI hardware integration, co-packaged optics, or reliability-aware design
• Strong track record in industry collaboration or technology transfer
• Vision for developing future directions in semiconductor system integration

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 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 while joining an international community of professionals and students.

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 develops future chips and sensors, contributes to sustainable and future-proof electricity systems, and advances software technologies including AI.

We educate innovative engineers and offer substantial room for ground-breaking research, supported by excellent labs and facilities in a strong international environment.

Conditions of employment

This position is offered as an Academic Career Track position (0.8–1.0 FTE).

During the Academic Career Track, we expect you to grow towards an Associate Professor position within a maximum of eight years, for which a position will be available. With other Academic Career Track colleagues, you will participate in the Academic Career Track Development programme, where you are offered ample opportunities to develop yourself in the areas of Education, Research, Societal Impact & Innovation, and Leadership & Organisation. You will regularly discuss your development and results with senior staff based on a personalized development and performance criteria agreed upon at the start of your Academic Career Track. You will start with a temporary contract that will be converted to a permanent contract no later than 12–18 months after a positive evaluation, based on continuous confidence in your development potential and fit in the organisation.

For an Associate Professor position, we offer an initial temporary position with the prospect of a permanent contract. The duration of the temporary position is a maximum of 1 year. After a positive performance assessment, you will be employed in a permanent Associate Professor position.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme as part of the Academic Career Track Development programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff and offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, a monthly work costs contribution, flexible work schedules, and the possibility to work partly from home.

Will 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, provides information and personal one-on-one guidance to help you prepare your relocation and to find housing and schools for children, if applicable. In addition, Coming to Delft Service 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.

As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during recruitment to help prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. Applying for an exemption for specific research and educational areas is an obligatory part of the selection procedure for this vacancy and must be obtained from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) before an employment contract is agreed upon.