Postdoc in Quantum Lattice Boltzmann Methods

Job description

The QCFD Lab at TU Delft is at the forefront of developing quantum lattice Boltzmann methods in close collaboration with leading industry partners in quantum computation and from the aerospace sector. As we expand, we are looking for a motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to strengthen our team. We expect candidates to have demonstrated expertise in the development of quantum lattice Boltzmann methods or quantum lattice gas automata and their theoretical analysis. You will develop and implement quantum circuits, evaluate them on quantum computing simulators and possibly hardware devices, and perform performance analyses and resource estimations.

We believe in end-to-end solutions with practical advantage for real-world applications. If you decide to join the team, we expect you to fully dedicate to this mindset and contribute to advancing the state of the art of quantum CFD.

Job requirements
We expect you to hold a PhD degree (or be close to completing it) in applied mathematics or another computational science discipline and to have a proven track record in quantum lattice Boltzmann methods or quantum lattice gas automata, e.g., demonstrated through scientific publications or presentations. Experience with implementing quantum algorithms in Qiskit or other quantum programming frameworks is appreciated.

We furthermore expect you to be fluent in English both in speaking and writing and able to communicate both in academic and industrial environment.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a 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.

Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

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. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make completely sustainable and future-proof. At the same time, we are developing the chips and sensors of the future, whilst also setting the foundations for the software technologies to run on this new generation of equipment – which of course includes AI. Meanwhile we are pushing the limits of applied mathematics, for example mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. In other words: there is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1000 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Postdoc in Quantum Lattice Boltzmann Methods

Job description

The QCFD Lab at TU Delft is at the forefront of developing quantum lattice Boltzmann methods in close collaboration with leading industry partners in quantum computation and from the aerospace sector. As we expand, we are looking for a motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to strengthen our team. We expect candidates to have demonstrated expertise in the development of quantum lattice Boltzmann methods or quantum lattice gas automata and their theoretical analysis. You will develop and implement quantum circuits, evaluate them on quantum computing simulators and possibly hardware devices, and perform performance analyses and resource estimations.

We believe in end-to-end solutions with practical advantage for real-world applications. If you decide to join the team, we expect you to fully dedicate to this mindset and contribute to advancing the state of the art of quantum CFD.

Job requirements
We expect you to hold a PhD degree (or be close to completing it) in applied mathematics or another computational science discipline and to have a proven track record in quantum lattice Boltzmann methods or quantum lattice gas automata, e.g., demonstrated through scientific publications or presentations. Experience with implementing quantum algorithms in Qiskit or other quantum programming frameworks is appreciated.

We furthermore expect you to be fluent in English both in speaking and writing and able to communicate both in academic and industrial environment.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a 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.

Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

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. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make completely sustainable and future-proof. At the same time, we are developing the chips and sensors of the future, whilst also setting the foundations for the software technologies to run on this new generation of equipment – which of course includes AI. Meanwhile we are pushing the limits of applied mathematics, for example mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. In other words: there is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1000 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

PhD Position Video-based Hand Motion-tracking for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Job description
Challenge: Over a quarter of a million people in the Netherlands alone have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with a majority suffering from debilitating pain and inflammation that makes hand dexterity and work, at times, impossible. While anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs are the main line of relief, new drugs and treatments are needed and being developed for long-term care. At the same time a major challenge in RA management is quantifying the effectiveness of treatments under real-world conditions.

Change: We need technologies to measure and quantify changes in hand function due to daily life factors (sleep, stress, etc.…) and treatments/drugs in the home setting. These technologies would enable drug developers, physiotherapists and physicians to make objective and quantitative assessments regarding the effectiveness of treatments.

Impact: Once we understand the effects of stressors and treatments on RA flare ups and hand function, clinicians will be able to more closely target treatments and plan daily routines that minimize pain and suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

We are seeking a PhD candidate for a 4-year contract to develop and apply computational models and video-based tools to capture hand movement and function with deployment in the home environment as the target. Furthermore, you will apply these tools to help us investigate the potential causes and timings of flare ups during patients’ daily lives. You will work primarily with video data, musculoskeletal models, and pose estimation algorithms. The models and algorithms you develop will be part of open source and data repositories affiliated with the broader research program and TU Delft’s commitment to Open Science.

You will be an integral part of the ‘Care is coming home!’ program: a 5-year project executed by a large consortium consisting of 2 technical universities (TU Delft, UTwente), 6 hospitals (Amsterdam UMC, Erasmus MC, Leiden UMC, Maartenskliniek, Maastricht UMC, Radboud UMC), 13 companies (Able Human Motion, Biomex, Cue2Walk, DanuSports, Kinetic Analysis, Lode Holding, Madglove, ModelHealth, Moveshelf, Orikami, Sabender (Enterprising Company), Trinoma, VicarVision), 1 rehabilitation centre (Daan Theeuwes Centrum) and 5 patient organisations (Hersenletsel.nl, Hersenstichting, Parkinson Vereniging, ParkinsonNL, ReumaNederland). In total the program will encompass 9 PhDs and 5 postdocs to address the issue of translating health care to the home environment.

This PhD position is hosted by the Biomechanical Engineering Department at TU Delft where you will be a part of both the Computational Biomechanics (Seth) and Neuromuscular Control (Mugge) Labs.

In addition to research, there are many opportunities to develop your academic career by mentoring and teaching BSc/MSc students, presenting at international conferences, and participating in workshops/training and exchange programs abroad. 

Job requirements
You should have:

• MSc in engineering or similar discipline by the start date of the position
• Experience with mechanical modeling and simulation
• Experience in computer programming/scripting (e.g., C++, Python, Matlab, etc.)
• Experience collecting human experimental data (movement, video, or similar)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

The following aspects will help you stand out:

• Thriving in multidisciplinary environments
• Curiosity-driven and self-motivated working attitude
• Knowledge of biomechanical modeling, anatomy, vision-based motion capture, machine learning, control systems

Keep in mind that this describes the background we imagine would best fit the role. If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe that you are up for the task, we absolutely want to hear your motivation and how you would fit! The PhD process is a learning experience, so let us know what you want to learn and develop as a PhD candidate.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a 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.

Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

Faculty Mechanical Engineering
From chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.

ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? These videos will introduce you to some of our researchers and their work.

PhD Position Video-based Hand Motion-tracking for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Job description
Challenge: Over a quarter of a million people in the Netherlands alone have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with a majority suffering from debilitating pain and inflammation that makes hand dexterity and work, at times, impossible. While anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs are the main line of relief, new drugs and treatments are needed and being developed for long-term care. At the same time a major challenge in RA management is quantifying the effectiveness of treatments under real-world conditions.

Change: We need technologies to measure and quantify changes in hand function due to daily life factors (sleep, stress, etc.…) and treatments/drugs in the home setting. These technologies would enable drug developers, physiotherapists and physicians to make objective and quantitative assessments regarding the effectiveness of treatments.

Impact: Once we understand the effects of stressors and treatments on RA flare ups and hand function, clinicians will be able to more closely target treatments and plan daily routines that minimize pain and suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

We are seeking a PhD candidate for a 4-year contract to develop and apply computational models and video-based tools to capture hand movement and function with deployment in the home environment as the target. Furthermore, you will apply these tools to help us investigate the potential causes and timings of flare ups during patients’ daily lives. You will work primarily with video data, musculoskeletal models, and pose estimation algorithms. The models and algorithms you develop will be part of open source and data repositories affiliated with the broader research program and TU Delft’s commitment to Open Science.

You will be an integral part of the ‘Care is coming home!’ program: a 5-year project executed by a large consortium consisting of 2 technical universities (TU Delft, UTwente), 6 hospitals (Amsterdam UMC, Erasmus MC, Leiden UMC, Maartenskliniek, Maastricht UMC, Radboud UMC), 13 companies (Able Human Motion, Biomex, Cue2Walk, DanuSports, Kinetic Analysis, Lode Holding, Madglove, ModelHealth, Moveshelf, Orikami, Sabender (Enterprising Company), Trinoma, VicarVision), 1 rehabilitation centre (Daan Theeuwes Centrum) and 5 patient organisations (Hersenletsel.nl, Hersenstichting, Parkinson Vereniging, ParkinsonNL, ReumaNederland). In total the program will encompass 9 PhDs and 5 postdocs to address the issue of translating health care to the home environment.

This PhD position is hosted by the Biomechanical Engineering Department at TU Delft where you will be a part of both the Computational Biomechanics (Seth) and Neuromuscular Control (Mugge) Labs.

In addition to research, there are many opportunities to develop your academic career by mentoring and teaching BSc/MSc students, presenting at international conferences, and participating in workshops/training and exchange programs abroad. 

Job requirements
You should have:

• MSc in engineering or similar discipline by the start date of the position
• Experience with mechanical modeling and simulation
• Experience in computer programming/scripting (e.g., C++, Python, Matlab, etc.)
• Experience collecting human experimental data (movement, video, or similar)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

The following aspects will help you stand out:

• Thriving in multidisciplinary environments
• Curiosity-driven and self-motivated working attitude
• Knowledge of biomechanical modeling, anatomy, vision-based motion capture, machine learning, control systems

Keep in mind that this describes the background we imagine would best fit the role. If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe that you are up for the task, we absolutely want to hear your motivation and how you would fit! The PhD process is a learning experience, so let us know what you want to learn and develop as a PhD candidate.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a 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.

Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

Faculty Mechanical Engineering
From chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.

ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? These videos will introduce you to some of our researchers and their work.

PhD Opportunity in Semiconductor Quantum Computing

Job description
After a successful first hire for this research topic. We are looking for a second candidate to join the Veldhorst group as a PhD researcher. The Veldhorst group is a pioneer in quantum computing and simulation in germanium. They have demonstrated the first single-hole qubit, enabled two qubit logic in germanium, executed quantum algorithms on a four qubit quantum processor, realized baseband control of single spins, and demonstrated entanglement between remote spin qubit registers using spin shuttling.

As a PhD researcher, you will explore new opportunities in semiconductor quantum technology and work to push the boundaries of quantum control in semiconductor qubits.

The Veldhorst group is a dynamic group studying timely topics. Near term projects include: developing novel semiconductor qubits with superior performance, scaling semiconductor qubit systems, and investigating multi quantum well structures for higher dimensional quantum systems.

The Veldhorst Group is a diverse and international team, bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures in a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing semiconductor quantum technology.

Inclusion and diversity are core values at QuTech, and Menno is a strong ambassador for both. In recognition of his efforts, he received the WIQD (We in Quantum Development) Inclusive Leader in Quantum Award 2026, which honors leaders who foster inclusive environments, support diverse talent, and promote a sense of belonging within the quantum community.

Requirements
You have a master’s degree in physics, applied physics, nanoelectronics or comparable discipline at the time of taking on the position. Prior experience in solid-state quantum computing, including but not limited to spin or superconducting qubits is appreciated but not required.

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details, please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a 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. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

QuTech
At QuTech, we work on radically new technologies with world-changing potential. Our mission: to develop scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and a quantum internet by integrating world-class research and groundbreaking innovation. Through excellence, relevance, and leadership, we cultivate a vibrant quantum technology ecosystem. Together, we are creating the quantum future, because we believe that quantum technologies can be a game changer in many societal and economic sectors, including health, agriculture and safety.

Have a look at our video and get a glimpse of QuTech.