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Postdoctoral Researcher in Stable Optical Circuits for Quantum Technology University of Amsterdam in Netherlands

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Postdoc

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Electrical Engineering

Funding

Temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for 12 months. Gross monthly salary is €3,546–€5,538, depending on relevant experience, based on scale 10 and the Dutch university collective labour agreement. The package includes 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end allowance, ABP pension, vacation hours and other employment benefits. The Dutch 30% ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants.

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Jan 31, 2027

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Netherlands

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University of Amsterdam

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Electrical Engineering
Optics
Optical Engineering
Robotics
Ion Trapping
Quantum Sensing
Physics

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About this position

The University of Amsterdam’s Institute of Physics is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for work on stable optical circuits for quantum technology. The position is based in the Strontium Quantum Gases Group, part of the Quantum Gases & Quantum Information cluster, headed by Professor Florian Schreck, and is connected with the group’s spin-off, OpticsFoundry B.V.

The project focuses on robotic manufacturing of robust optical circuits for quantum applications. The successful researcher will design and build optical circuits incorporating components such as gain media, piezoelectric and stepper-motor positioning systems, optical cavities, spectroscopy cells and photonic integrated circuits. They will develop scalable robotic techniques for placing, aligning and integrating these elements into production workflows.

The work combines experimental atomic, molecular and optical physics with optics, electronics, control software and hands-on engineering. The researcher will prototype, test, benchmark and debug usable systems including laser-lock circuits and laser sources, while working closely with users to improve reliability and practical performance. The research builds on optical circuit technology developed for the AQuRA optical lattice clock.

The role is carried out in collaboration with the Nonlinear Nanophotonics group at the University of Twente and within a fast-paced, startup-style environment. The team works at the interface of ultracold atoms, quantum sensing, quantum computing and commercial quantum technology. There may be an opportunity to join OpticsFoundry and help bring advanced optical circuits to customers.

Funding details

Temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for 12 months. Gross monthly salary is €3,546–€5,538, depending on relevant experience, based on scale 10 and the Dutch university collective labour agreement. The package includes 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end allowance, ABP pension, vacation hours and other employment benefits. The Dutch 30% ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants.

What's required

Applicants should have a recent PhD in experimental atomic, molecular and optical physics; good optics skills; some experience with electronics and control software; strong teamwork and learning skills; initiative and good time management; and good oral and written English communication skills. Applicants should be excited about developing a small startup and creatively solving technical problems.

How to apply

Apply online through the vacancy page before the position is filled. Submit a detailed CV with month-level education and employment dates, a motivation letter, a publication list, and one PDF containing all files except the CV, including the names and email addresses of two referees.

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