General Director QuTech

Our mission

At QuTech, we conduct world-class research and develop scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and a quantum internet, embedded in a vibrant and fast-growing quantum technology ecosystem. We act as a key enabler of this ecosystem.

We believe quantum technology will be a game changer across many technological, societal and economic domains, including health, climate, agriculture and security. To realise this potential, QuTech brings together scientists, engineers and industry partners in an ambitious, entrepreneurial and highly collaborative environment.

Our activities are organised in three divisions—Quantum Computing, Quantum Internet and Qubit Research—supported by strong technical and professional teams. With around 300 staff members from many nationalities, QuTech offers a dynamic and international working environment for top talent.

The General Director plays a pivotal role in steering QuTech’s strategic course, forging impactful partnerships and strengthening its position on the global scientific stage.

Strategic ambitions

QuTech is an internationally leading academic institute that combines cutting-edge research and engineering with a strong focus on innovation, societal impact and the development of the Dutch quantum technology ecosystem. It plays a key role at the European level through strategic collaborations, leading consortia and competitive funding initiatives, while education and talent development remain central through its involvement in academic programmes and the QuTech Academy. For the full strategic ambitions of QuTech, please refer to the extended profile of this position, which can be downloaded via the link below.

As General Director, you hold overall responsibility for QuTech’s operations, research direction, business development and internal and external collaboration. You bring coherence to these domains and translate strategy into sustainable impact.

The General Director plays a pivotal role in steering QuTech’s strategic course, forging impactful partnerships and strengthening its position on the global scientific stage.

You articulate a clear vision for QuTech’s future and guide the institute through its next phase of development. With an inclusive and transparent leadership style, you inspire and empower staff, foster collaboration and ensure a socially safe and stimulating working environment.

As QuTech’s key ambassador, you build and strengthen relationships across academia, industry, government and the wider ecosystem. By reinforcing professional, technical and administrative support, you enable researchers and engineers to achieve maximum international impact.

You work with a strong management team, including the Institute Secretary, the Business Development Lead and the leaders of the three divisions. You may also be supported by a QuTech Chief Scientist, who advises on research strategy and integrity and may act as a scientific representative externally.

As General Director you report to the Executive Board of TU.

Responsibilities

The General Director is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing QuTech’s research and engineering strategy, safeguarding excellence and international competitiveness, in close collaboration with the divisional leadership teams.
• Driving QuTech’s business development, including strategic partnerships in academia and industry, technology commercialization, and active contribution to the Delft quantum ecosystem, supported by the Business Development Lead.
• Overseeing QuTech’s operations—finance, HR, technical infrastructure and housing—ensuring an effective, inclusive and socially safe organisation, supported by the Institute Secretary.
• Representing QuTech at the level of the TU Delft Executive Board and coordinating with faculty deans on strategy, academic staffing, education and shared intellectual property.
• Aligning with the University Corporate Office to ensure that central services optimally support QuTech’s strategic ambitions.

Job requirements
You bring:

• An academic background with a PhD in the exact sciences or engineering.
• Senior leadership experience in a complex, international research organisation.
• Deep understanding of the academic research landscape, governance and policy processes.
• A strong entrepreneurial mindset with proven experience in innovation, commercialization and ecosystem building;
• Insight into institutional and external research funding and the ability to align resources with strategic priorities.
• A track record as a strategic leader with high-level academic, governmental and industrial networks.
• Experience in operational management and organisational development.
• Strong organisational sensitivity and political awareness.
• A global outlook, preferably combined with familiarity with the Dutch academic and economic context.
• Excellent command of English; Dutch language skills or the willingness to acquire them within one year.

Leadership profile

You are:

• A motivating, collaborative and transparent leader who builds trust and alignment around a shared vision.
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and social safety, and accessible and empathetic in your leadership style.
• Able to balance listening and decisiveness, steering towards results while valuing diverse perspectives.
• A persuasive and effective communicator, internally and externally.
• Dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional talent.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

QuTech
QuTech is a mission-driven research institute of TU Delft. Together we work on a radically new technology with world-changing potential. Our mission: to develop scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and a secure quantum internet.

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

PhD Position Design and Fabrication of Modular Actuator-Sensor Units for Over-Actuation

Job description
As chip demand grows and traditional scaling slows down, manufacturers need faster, more precise machines. However, unwanted vibrations in high-speed systems limit how quickly and accurately chips can be made. Current solutions can’t handle these complex vibrations. ETCH develops a new approach called over-actuation: placing many tiny sensors and actuators inside machine parts to control vibrations exactly where they happen. This PhD position will be developing methods for design and fabrication of modular actuator–sensor units, including shaping of the transducers, interfacing to the target system, embedding of the drive and sense solutions and connections into communication topologies for control.

Job requirements
A suitable candidate is strongly motivated about the research content and has a suitable preparation to conduct research that consists of both theoretical and experimental tasks:

1. Strong interest and curiosity in:

a) Piezoelectric actuators and sensors;

b) Precision manufacturing processes;

c) Mechanical interfacing of structures;

d) System design and embedded circuits;

2. MSc (or equivalent) degree in an *engineering* or *natural sciences* discipline:

Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or similar;

3. Experience in *one* (or more) of the following fields:

a) Piezoelectric actuators and sensors: design, manufacturing and experimental evaluation of piezoelectric-enabled sensing and/or actuation systems;

b) Precision manufacturing methods: micromachining methods, subractive manufacturing methods, multi-material additive manufacturing, or similar;

c) Physics of materials adhesion and interfacing: adhesion of dissimilar materials and composites, surface physics, and similar;

d) Design and implementation of electronic circuits: power amplifiers, sense amplifiers, embedded systems and similar;

4. Beneficial experiences that will give an advantage (the more the better):

a) Additive and subtractive manufacturing methods;

b) Design and building of mechatronic systems and experimental set-ups;

c) Control engineering and dynamics analysis methods;

d) Numeric modelling methods application on piezoelectrics, funtional materials compliant mechanisms, composite materials, or similar;

e) Publication history in (international) conferences or journals;

5. Excellent level of spoken and written English.

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.

Postdoc Flying Vision Accelerator NAVIGATOR

Job description

The aviation sector is undergoing a massive transformation under the Luchtvaart in Transitie (LiT) Nationaal Groei Fonds program, which aims to drive the Dutch aviation sector toward climate neutrality by 2050. To achieve this, the Flying Vision Accelerator (FVA) project focuses on ultra-efficient aircraft designs and alternative energy carriers. As a Postdoc, you will be responsible for developing the Flying Vision Navigator, transitioning the industry from static roadmaps to a dynamic tool that calculates alternative routes based on cost, lead-time, effect, and sustainability criteria.

You will develop this platform across three stages: predicting alternative routes, calculating second-order economic and systemic effects, and analyzing tipping points where new technologies achieve economic viability and path dependency. Additionally, you will lead Work Package 2, focusing on alternative energy carriers, and collaborate closely with FVA consortium partners including Royal NLR, Airbus, Royal Schiphol Group, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Immersed in advanced system thinking research, your work will push beyond conventional boundaries to factor in external systemic influences such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and geographic shifts.

Job requirements

• A PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Innovation Management, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• A proven track record as a robust system thinker and first-principle thinker, with a natural inclination for thinking beyond current conventions to identify unforeseen value and systemic transitions in a multidisciplinary dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities to move beyond immediate first-order trends and accurately calculate second-order systemic and economic.
• Strong interest in alternative energy carriers to effectively lead Work Package 2.
• Familiarity with assessing external technological influences, such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and quantum computing.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with high-level industry partners and external experts during deep dive and FVA think tank sessions.

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 Aerospace Engineering
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is a leading international community where innovation in aerospace meets global challenges. Our support and scientific staff, including PhD candidates, postdocs, and students, largely work together on three main themes: the energy transition, sustainable aerospace, and safety and security, with the aim of tackling climate change and contributing to the independence and security of Europe.

When you join us, you become part of a diverse, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and perspectives are valued. Our work extends beyond the lab—into field labs, innovation hubs, and partnerships with other faculties, research institutes, governments, and industry, both locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace, assisted by an active Diversity & Inclusion team. This includes tangible support such as funding for extra personnel for family and caregiving responsibilities, mentoring programmes, and initiatives that promote cultural exchange and integration.

You don’t just join our faculty — you join a community where you can thrive, grow, and help shape the future of aerospace.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering.

Scrum Master

Wil jij een sleutelrol spelen in het begeleiden en inspireren van teams binnen een dynamische en maatschappelijke omgeving? Ben jij een verbinder en wil je werken binnen een vernieuwende Agile Organisatie? Heb je een passie voor Agile en Scrum en ben je in staat om samenwerking en continue verbetering te stimuleren? Dan ben jij de Senior Scrum Master die wij zoeken!

Als Scrum Master ben je een drijvende kracht achter effectieve Agile-werkwijze. Je ondersteunt teams en Product Owners bij het leveren van waarde en het optimaliseren van processen.

Dit ga je doen:

• Teams en Product Owners inspireren en ondersteunen in het leveren van maximale waarde.
• Procesverbeteringen initiëren en coördineren, waardoor teams effectiever samenwerken.
• Het herkennen van patronen en trends binnen jouw teams en het implementeren van verbeteringen met impact.
• Een cultuur van vertrouwen en open communicatie stimuleren, waarin conflicten constructief worden opgelost en samenwerking centraal staat.

Onze teams werken in een complexe omgeving voor verschillende domeinen (onderzoek, onderwijs, bedrijfsvoering), verschillende belanghebbenden en afhankelijkheden. Als Scrum Master help je minimaal twee teams in hun groei naar (Agile-)volwassenheid. Je kijkt verder dan de Scrum-events: je herkent patronen in samenwerking, eigenaarschap, prioritering en uitvoering, en op basis van deze inzichten voer je verbeteringen door. In deze rol wordt van je verwacht dat je teams actief coacht in het verbeteren van hun werkwijze, het aanpakken van obstakels en het versterken van de samenwerking met hun stakeholders.

Hier ga je werken
Binnen onze IT-afdeling – met 200 bevlogen professionals – werken we in multidisciplinaire teams aan thema’s als digitalisering, selfservice, security, datamanagement, high performance computing en cloud strategie. Een omgeving vol actuele uitdagingen én volop kansen om je verder te ontwikkelen.

Wij zijn trots op onze 1e plaats in de top 10 in de ranglijst van beste werkgevers bij niet-ICT-organisaties volgens de Computable Career Guide 2024 Computable Career Guide | Computable.nl.

Scrum Master

Do you want to play a key role in guiding and inspiring teams within a dynamic and social environment? Are you a connector and do you want to work within an innovative Agile Organization? Do you have a passion for Agile and Scrum and are you able to drive collaboration and continuous improvement? Then you are the Senior Scrum Master we are looking for!

As a Scrum Master, you are a driving force behind effective Agile working methods. You support teams and Product Owners in delivering value and optimizing processes.

This is what you will do:

• Inspire and support teams and Product Owners in delivering maximum value.
• Initiate and coordinate process improvements, allowing teams to work together more effectively.
• Recognizing patterns and trends within your teams and implementing improvements with impact.
• To stimulate a culture of trust and open communication, in which conflicts are resolved constructively and cooperation is central.

Our teams work in a complex environment for different domains (research, education, operations), different stakeholders and dependencies. As a Scrum Master, you will help at least two teams in their growth towards (Agile) maturity. You look beyond the Scrum events: you recognize patterns in collaboration, ownership, prioritization and execution, and based on these insights you implement improvements. In this role, you are expected to actively coach teams in improving their way of working, tackling obstacles and strengthening cooperation with their stakeholders.

This is where you will work
Within our IT department – with 200 enthusiastic professionals – we work in multidisciplinary teams on themes such as digitization, self-service, security, data management, high performance computing and cloud strategy. An environment full of current challenges and plenty of opportunities for further development.

We are proud of our 1st place in the top 10 in the ranking of best employers among non-ICT organizations according to the Computable Career Guide 2024 Computable Career Guide | Computable.nl.