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AMOLF
6 days ago
Post-doc position: Emergent computing in nanomechanical oscillator networks AMOLF in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral appointment for 3 years, full-time, with salary in scale 10 (CAO-OI) starting at €4,552 gross per month and employment benefits.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
AMOLF
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About this position
The Mechanical Metamaterials and Hypersmart Matter groups at AMOLF are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to investigate how interactions between micromechanical oscillators can generate unconventional forms of material-based computation.
The project focuses on arrays of coupled silicon drum resonators, where each resonator can switch between two stable oscillation phases and function as a physical bit. By bringing many of these bistable elements together, the research explores how collective dynamics, switching pathways, and interaction histories can produce memory and computational behavior.
The postdoc will work at the intersection of experiments and modelling, studying how these microscopic oscillator networks can count, recognize input sequences, and otherwise perform tasks that emerge from the physical substrate itself. A central aim is to understand how tunable interactions and multiple vibrational modes can be used to reprogram behavior within the same device, and to relate computational performance to robustness and energy cost.
The work is embedded in AMOLF’s research environment, where the groups develop (meta)materials and (meta)devices that process information in nontraditional ways. The institute brings together research on symmetry, topology, disorder, and other physical mechanisms that shape emergent computational capabilities.
Experiments will use AMOLF’s state-of-the-art cleanroom and optical characterization facilities, supporting hands-on investigation of nanomechanical devices within a highly interactive research setting.
Funding details
Postdoctoral appointment for 3 years, full-time, with salary in scale 10 (CAO-OI) starting at €4,552 gross per month and employment benefits.
What's required
Applicants should have a background in physics or engineering, ideally with relevant experience in micromechanics or physical computation. A doctoral degree is required, or the candidate must have completed all doctoral requirements and expect to receive the degree shortly.
How to apply
Apply online via the application button on the vacancy page. Submit your application no later than 30 November 2026. Online screening may be part of the selection.
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