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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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Universities with open positions in quantum optics in the Netherlands include AMOLF and Delft University of Technology.
Albert Polman
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AMOLF
Netherlands
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
AMOLF in Amsterdam is offering a postdoctoral position in the Photonic Materials group of Prof. Albert Polman on probling electron-photon correlations using cathodoluminescence (CL) spectroscopy . The project sits at the intersection of nanoscale light-matter interaction, electron microscopy, quantum optics, and advanced instrumentation. The research is part of the NXTGEN Hightech programme of the Dutch National Growth Fund and involves close collaboration with TU Delft, DELMIC, Amsterdam Scient...
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Delft University of Technology
Top university
Netherlands
2 weeks ago
Top university
TU Delft (QuTech) is recruiting several PhD candidates for research on silicon-carbide quantum networks in the Taminiau lab . The project focuses on spin defects in SiC, fast optical entanglement links, high-fidelity spin-qubit control, and the development of scalable quantum networks for distributed quantum computation, simulation, and communication. The research combines nanofabrication , nanophotonics , quantum optics , and experimental work on quantum devices. Students will help design and f...
2 weeks ago
Delft University of Technology
Closing soon
Top university
Netherlands
3 weeks ago
Closing soon
Top university
TU Delft is advertising a PhD position in quantum physics focused on rare-earth ion single-photon emitters for quantum networks . The project explores highly coherent emitters based on erbium ions operating in the telecom C-band and embedded in solid-state crystals such as silicon, with enhancement via photonic crystal cavities . The work sits in the Groeblacher Lab within the Department of Quantum Nanoscience at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) . The department emphasizes quantum theor...
3 weeks ago
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Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Assistant Professor
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Optical Physics
Plasmonic
Nanostructured Materials
Associate Professor
University of Twente
Netherlands
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Superconductivity
Mesoscopic Physics
Quantum Electronics
Prof. Dr.
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Electronics
Quantum Sensing
Physics
Quantum Computing
Experimental Physics
Scientific Staff, Associate Professor, Universitair hoofddocent
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Electronics
Ultracold Physics
Non-hermitian Physics
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Atomic Physics
Optical Physics
Quantum Optics
Delft University of Technology 2
Netherlands
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Electronics
Non-hermitian Systems
Quantum Computing

This scholarship supports short study or research exchanges between Europe and the Arab region, including opportunities connected with Leiden University.

The MENA Scholarship Programme supports professionals from selected Middle East and North Africa countries to take short courses in the Netherlands.

The Radboud Scholarship Programme supports talented international students from outside the European Economic Area to study an English-taught master's degree at Radboud University in the Netherlands.
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