PhD in microfluidic contact lenses for controlled tear collection and analysis

Introduction
Are you excited about the future of wearable healthcare? Join us to merge microfluidics and contact lens technology, developing smart lenses that enable controlled tear fluid collection and analysis for non-invasive health monitoring.

Job Description
Tears contain a rich variety of biomarkers associated with both ocular and systemic diseases, including glaucoma, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer. However, current tear-collection methods can alter tear composition and prevent reliable measurements, limiting the clinical adoption of tear-based diagnostics.

In this PhD project, you will develop innovative microfluidic contact lenses capable of collecting and analysing tear fluid in a controlled and non-invasive manner. By integrating microchannels, microvalves, and sensing functionalities into soft hydrogel lenses, you will help establish the technological foundation for a new generation of wearable diagnostic devices that enable continuous health monitoring.

In this position, you will:

• Design and develop microfluidic architectures and microvalve technologies for wearable contact lens applications.
• Apply advanced microfabrication techniques to integrate complex microfluidic systems into curved, hydrogel contact lenses.
• Investigate fluid transport, sensing capabilities, and material behaviour within hydrogel-based microsystems.
• Publish your research in leading scientific journals and present your work at international conferences.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
• Support teaching activities and supervise BSc and MSc students.

By joining this project, you will contribute to the future of personalized healthcare through technologies that could make disease detection and monitoring simpler, more accessible, and less invasive.

Embedding
You will contribute to the research activities of the Microsystems research section within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, headed by prof.dr.ir. Jaap den Toonder, and will be supervised by dr. Inês Figueiredo Pereira. The Microsystems group manages the Microfab/lab, a state-of-the-art micro fabrication facility that houses a range of micro manufacturing technologies – microfluidics technology is one of the main research pillars of the group.

Job Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious PhD candidate who is excited to work at the interface of microfluidics, microfabrication, biomaterials, and wearable healthcare technologies.

You have:

• A MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Microtechnology, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: microfluidics, microfabrication, bioMEMS, (bio)sensors, or biomaterials. Candidates with a background in one area and a strong interest to master the others are also encouraged to apply.
• A strong affinity for both hands-on experimental research and the development of fundamental scientific understanding.
• The ability to independently plan, execute, and manage research projects while meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in an international and multidisciplinary research environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).

The following experience is considered an advantage:

• Cleanroom fabrication and microfabrication techniques.
• Hydrogel materials or soft materials engineering.
• (Bio)Sensor development and characterization.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are curious, self-driven, eager to learn new skills, and motivated to translate fundamental research into technologies with real societal impact.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,204 - max. € 4,051 gross base salary per month (full-time)).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering department conducts world-class research aligned with the technological interests of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Brainport region. Our goal is to produce engineers who are both scientifically educated and application-driven by providing a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager dr. Inês Figueiredo Pereira (i.c.figueiredo.pereira@tue.nl).

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices, hrservices.me@tue.nl.

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Unfortunately, due to the current closure of the Dutch embassy in Tehran, we are unable to consider applications from candidates residing in Iran at this time, as the required immigration procedures cannot be completed. For further information, please visit our FAQ page.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

PhD in microfluidic contact lenses for controlled tear collection and analysis

Tears contain a rich variety of biomarkers associated with both ocular and systemic diseases, including glaucoma, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer. However, current tear-collection methods can alter tear composition and prevent reliable measurements, limiting the clinical adoption of tear-based diagnostics.

In this PhD project, you will develop innovative microfluidic contact lenses capable of collecting and analysing tear fluid in a controlled and non-invasive manner. By integrating microchannels, microvalves, and sensing functionalities into soft hydrogel lenses, you will help establish the technological foundation for a new generation of wearable diagnostic devices that enable continuous health monitoring.

In this position, you will:

• Design and develop microfluidic architectures and microvalve technologies for wearable contact lens applications.
• Apply advanced microfabrication techniques to integrate complex microfluidic systems into curved, hydrogel contact lenses.
• Investigate fluid transport, sensing capabilities, and material behaviour within hydrogel-based microsystems.
• Publish your research in leading scientific journals and present your work at international conferences.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
• Support teaching activities and supervise BSc and MSc students.

By joining this project, you will contribute to the future of personalized healthcare through technologies that could make disease detection and monitoring simpler, more accessible, and less invasive.

Embedding
You will contribute to the research activities of the Microsystems research section within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, headed by prof.dr.ir. Jaap den Toonder, and will be supervised by dr. Inês Figueiredo Pereira. The Microsystems group manages the Microfab/lab, a state-of-the-art micro fabrication facility that houses a range of micro manufacturing technologies – microfluidics technology is one of the main research pillars of the group.

Assistant/Associate Professor in Integrated Circuits for Next-Generation Communication and Sensing Systems

Introduction
The drive towards improving performance in wired/wireless communications and advanced sensing, is pushing the integration of analog/RF/mm-wave and mixed-signal systems. In these domains, energy-efficient wideband signal processing and programmability to accommodate different use cases are becoming essential.

Increasingly, overall system performance is no longer limited solely by the front-end, but by the interface between the analog and digital domains. Addressing this challenge requires tight co-design across RF, intermediate frequency (IF) and mixed-signal circuits. Such integration is critical for achieving power-efficient operation, programmability, high linearity and low-noise signal conditioning including optimal dynamic range and bandwidth utilization.

This position offers a unique opportunity to drive research at this critical intersection. You will contribute to the development of scalable, high-performance semiconductor solutions that meet the growing demands for energy efficiency, bandwidth, dynamic range and programmability in next-generation integrated circuit technologies.

Job Description
You will play a major role in advancing the research, education, and innovation activities of the Integrated Circuits (IC) group, contributing to its strategic development and international position in semiconductor research.
In this role, you will:

• Develop further and lead the research line in the IC group focusing on the IF section of communication and sensing systems. This includes advancing novel concepts, architectures and integrated circuit design, focusing on energy efficient signal conditioning between analog/RF/mmWave front-ends and digital domains including energy efficient RF sampling ADC concepts, which provide programmability, flexibility and bring digital processing closer to the front-end. These sampling architectures are envisaged to be driving circuits for modern ADC based serial links going above speeds of 100Gbit/s. In addition, you will work on developing concepts, architectures and circuits for high-performance low-power clock generation (phase locked loops) and distribution. Finally, you will collaborate with wide-band analog to digital conversion cluster in the IC group.
• Drive interdisciplinary research through close collaboration with colleagues within the Integrated Circuits (IC) group and across other Electrical Engineering research groups, fostering cross-domain innovation and integrated system-level solutions.
• Translate research outcomes into technological innovation, in collaboration with industrial partners.
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching Bachelor’s and Master’s courses, continuously improving existing curricula, and developing new courses that integrate and disseminate knowledge generated across ongoing research programs.
• Supervise PhD, EngD, MSc, and BSc students.
• Acquire research funding from national and European programs (e.g., NWO, Horizon Europe, ERC) and industry collaborations.
• Strengthen international visibility through publications, presentations, and scientific networks.
• Contribute to academic leadership and departmental initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Core Expertise: PhD in Electrical Engineering with a strong background, proven track record, and internationally recognized expertise in analog, RF and mixed-signal integrated circuit design
• Technical Competence: Proven hands-on experience in translating scientific concepts into practical integrated circuits implementations, including RF and analog designs, particularly, RF sampling architectures and low-energy analog/mixed-signal circuits.
• Analog /Mixed-Signal & System Design Skills: Strong background in analog/mixed signal circuits (e.g., signal conditioning, comparators, sampling) and demonstrated experience in system-level co-design of RF/IF circuits and RF sampling analog to digital converters including interfaces.
• Hands-on IC design experience: Strong ability to translate novel research concepts into practical hardware implementations and effectively transfer this expertise through teaching and student supervision.
• Research Excellence & Leadership: Established track record of high-impact publications, success in securing competitive research funding (e.g., NWO, ERC, Horizon Europe), and ability to define and lead high-impact research program.
• Supervision, Teaching & Impact: Experience in supervising PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students, commitment to high-quality education and curriculum development, and ability to translate research into technological innovation through industry collaboration.
• Academic Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary initiatives, active contribution to research group and departmental strategy, and strong collaboration skills in international environments.
• Communication & Language: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 12-13, ranging from €5.932 to €8.199 gross base salary per month (full-time).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• A dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
• A Development Track with the prospect of becoming an Associate Professor. If you have a more senior profile, a tailor-made career proposal will be considered.
• High-quality training programs for academic leadership and teaching.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) and partner career support.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Group
You will join the Integrated Circuits (IC) group, a leading research hub advancing the frontiers of semiconductor design. The group has a strong track record in analog, RF/mmWave, and mixed-signal integrated circuits and analog computing. Through close collaboration with other Electrical Engineering research groups and active engagement with the regional Brainport ecosystem and the broader European high-tech landscape, the IC group operates at the intersection of circuits, systems, and applications. It plays a key role in driving innovation in wireless and optical communications, heterogeneous integration, as well as medical and environmental sensing and novel computing paradigms, translating fundamental research into impactful technologies for next-generation semiconductor systems. Particularly, you will be part of the RF Sensing and Communication lab where you will be working mainly on Intermediate Frequency (IF) circuits improving the link between analog/RF/mm-wave front-ends and digital domains. Active collaboration across the IC group’s labs is an integral part of our working culture, and you will be expected to both contribute to and initiate such cross-disciplinary efforts.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact dr. Vojkan Vidojkovic, lead of RF Sensing and Communication Lab, via v.vidojkovic@tue.nl and prof. dr. Marrion Matters, IC group chair via m.matters@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Thomas Slegers, Recruiter, t.slegers@tue.nl or +31 6 1483 5214.

Curious to hear more about what it is like as a professor at TU/e? Please watch the video.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application. The application should include a:

• A cover letter, in which you describe your motivation for the position and demonstrate how your qualifications and experience match the requirements.
• A curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications and the contact details of at least three referees. Please note that referees may be contacted at any stage of the selection procedure. We recommend informing your referees upon submission of your application.
• A research statement, outlining your scientific interests, achievements, and your research plans for the coming five years (1–2 pages);
• A teaching statement, describing your teaching experience, educational vision, and your plans for the coming five years (1–2 pages).

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Unfortunately, due to the current closure of the Dutch embassy in Tehran, we are unable to consider applications from candidates residing in Iran at this time, as the required immigration procedures cannot be completed. For further information, please visit our FAQ page.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Assistant/Associate Professor in Integrated Circuits for Next-Generation Communication and Sensing Systems

You will play a major role in advancing the research, education, and innovation activities of the Integrated Circuits (IC) group, contributing to its strategic development and international position in semiconductor research.
In this role, you will:

• Develop further and lead the research line in the IC group focusing on the IF section of communication and sensing systems. This includes advancing novel concepts, architectures and integrated circuit design, focusing on energy efficient signal conditioning between analog/RF/mmWave front-ends and digital domains including energy efficient RF sampling ADC concepts, which provide programmability, flexibility and bring digital processing closer to the front-end. These sampling architectures are envisaged to be driving circuits for modern ADC based serial links going above speeds of 100Gbit/s. In addition, you will work on developing concepts, architectures and circuits for high-performance low-power clock generation (phase locked loops) and distribution. Finally, you will collaborate with wide-band analog to digital conversion cluster in the IC group.
• Drive interdisciplinary research through close collaboration with colleagues within the Integrated Circuits (IC) group and across other Electrical Engineering research groups, fostering cross-domain innovation and integrated system-level solutions.
• Translate research outcomes into technological innovation, in collaboration with industrial partners.
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching Bachelor’s and Master’s courses, continuously improving existing curricula, and developing new courses that integrate and disseminate knowledge generated across ongoing research programs.
• Supervise PhD, EngD, MSc, and BSc students.
• Acquire research funding from national and European programs (e.g., NWO, Horizon Europe, ERC) and industry collaborations.
• Strengthen international visibility through publications, presentations, and scientific networks.
• Contribute to academic leadership and departmental initiatives.

PhD in Fast Controlled Photonic Integrated Switches for High Performance Artificial Intelligence Compute Clusters

Introduction
Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI infrastructure? Join us to develop innovative photonic technologies that enable ultra-fast, energy-efficient, and highly scalable optical interconnects for next-generation AI compute clusters.

Job Description
The smart optical networks lab (SONL) at the Electro-Optics Communication (ECO) group at Eindhoven University of Technology is recruiting for a PhD position to research novel fast controlled photonic integrated switches for low latency and highly scalable AI compute clusters.

The electro-optical communications (ECO) group in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at TU/e is a globally recognised, leading scientific and applied research group focused on exploiting light for communication and quantum systems. We apply our knowledge in collaboration with other scientists at TU/e and more recently within the newly formed Casimir Institute to develop the required solution for many of the relevant challenges in communication and sensing systems. The group expertise spans from the fundamentals and physics of photonics, optics, the design and fabrication of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) systems to exploiting optical linear/non-linear signal processing to unlock fiber capacity and relevant higher layer protocols required to operate modern optical communication networks. Based in the purposely built FLUX building at the TU/e Campus, the ECO group has access to 300m2 of labs for conducting experimental research and is supported by a state-of-the-art 800m2 cleanroom. With 11 tenured scientists and as many as 70 PhDs, postDocs and senior researchers, the ECO group is a vibrant and exciting research group perfectly suited for talented and ambitious scientists. The group is active in spin outs and starts-ups (e.g. Astrape Networks, Microalign, PhotonX Networks) and carries out bilateral industrial research with major stakeholders in the communications industry.

The PhD project targets the design, prototyping, and demonstration of novel photonic WDM switches and the fast control to enable novel low latency highly scalable and flat interconnect AI compute clusters. Machine learning clusters and artificial intelligence (AI) training have become increasingly popular in recent years. The recent introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT made large-scale models available to the public, which enables the integration of AI in everyday objects and tasks. As a result, the model scale is doubling yearly, causing a proportional increase in the overall model size. These developments require a highly efficient and scalable network to interconnect larger and larger amount of compute processors. Today’s AI compute processors have multi-Terabit/s interfaces to share intermediate data for distributed training and processing, generating large traffic flows. Low and deterministic latency will be required for specific application in data centre for AI training compute clusters. The interconnect network based on electrical packet switches will not be able to support these requirements due to power consumption of the electrical interconnects that will require complex and inefficient cooling solution, and the footprint of the electrical interconnections that will exceed the available space in packet switch chip assembly.

Transparent optical switches allow the network to be upgraded in terms of data rate, modulation format and wavelength grid without having to replace the network electronic switches. Furthermore, the lack of an O/E/O conversion reduces power consumption compared to the electronic counterparts and reduces the amount of costly optical transceivers. Moreover, photonic integration allows for many optical functions on a small footprint, combined with the potential of economic mass-manufacturing. Therefore, the implementation of fast and lossless photonic switches is crucial to enable the demonstration of optically switched network for AI training computing clusters with low power consumption and ultra-low and deterministic latency.

The focus of the PhD activity is on demonstrating disruptive new network architectures for AI compute clusters utilizing optical switching to increase efficiency and reduce latency and power consumption. Therefore, the PhD candidate will investigate and design novel fast controlled photonic integrated WDM switch architectures to implement and demonstrated a low latency optically switched networks for AI training compute clusters. The project is embedded in a national project with close collaboration with industry.

Responsibilities and tasks
The purpose of the project is the design and development of novel photonic WDM switches and the fast control to enable novel low latency highly scalable and flat interconnect AI compute clusters. To achieve these objectives, the project is organized into the following main activities:

1. Investigate disruptive new network architectures for AI compute clusters utilising optical switching and numerically assess the performance via software simulation tools.
2. Define the system specifications which will be then translated into requirements for the design and implementation of the photonic WDM switch architecture and fast control.
3. Investigate the photonic technologies to fabricate the switches.
4. Design, simulate, fabricate and test the photonic integrated switches.
5. Packaging and assessing the photonic integrated switches in collaboration with the industrial partners.
6. Develop the optoelectronic interfaces and controls to enable remote reconfiguration operation.
7. Develop and evaluate fast and efficient scheduling algorithms for fast control and reconfiguration of the optical AI compute clusters.
8. Realize a small-scale compute cluster lab testbed to demonstrate and evaluate the performance of the innovative low latency and high capacity optical switched AI computer network architecture empowered by the developed photonic integrated WDM switches and controls.

The PhD candidates will contribute to the TU/e efforts in establishing collaboration with the other researchers in the project and contribute to the related project reporting, scientific publication and dissemination activities.

Job Requirements
Candidates for this challenging projects must have:

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or in Applied Physics.
• Solid knowledge of optical fiber communications techniques and/or for photonic devices and circuits.
• Knowledge of photonic devices and circuits / integration technologies and software simulation tools.
• Knowledge of FPGA programming.
• He/she must be familiar with optical and electronic laboratory measurement equipment, optical fiber system and components, semiconductor devices, and electronic circuits.
• Proven team-working capabilities and communication skills
• English proficiency (both verbal and written)
• Willingness to start as soon as possible

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,204 - max. € 4,051 gross base salary per month (full-time)).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Prof. Nicola Calabretta, n.calabretta@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Kevin Caris. HR Advisor, k.t.caris@tue.nl.

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Unfortunately, due to the current closure of the Dutch embassy in Tehran, we are unable to consider applications from candidates residing in Iran at this time, as the required immigration procedures cannot be completed. For further information, please visit our FAQ page.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.