PhD in non-volatile dual-mode optical memory for unconventional computing

Job Description
The exponential growth of computing capabilities has transformed nearly every aspect of modern society. Continuous advances in classical computer hardware architecture and semiconductor technology have enabled rapid progress in many fields of engineering and science. In many modern applications, particularly in advanced 3D imaging assisted characterization, sensing, simulation, vast amounts of data are generated and must be processed at extremely high speed in real-time. However, the rate of improvement in conventional computing hardware has begun to stagnate, creating a critical bottleneck with the slow-down in Moore’s scaling, limiting further performance gains. The bottleneck is in both operation speed but also the energy efficiency. Therefore, more efficient and faster compute hardware is needed. This PhD position contributes to such new hardware research.

Photonic computing hardware offers a promising alternative, leveraging the unique advantages of light for computation. Photonic processing could lead to low latency, low power dissipation, and fully utilize the intrinsic parallelism of light through wavelength or polarization multiplexing, enabling energy-efficient, high-speed, and massively parallel operations beyond the constraints of conventional electronics.

This PhD position aims to research new materials and tailor existing material properties in order to be used in a photonic memory concept for photonic computing. It should combine multi-level non-volatile storage with methodologies for both electronic and photonic read/write, resulting in the development of a novel 3D-stacked multilevel memory device, compatible with electronic and photonic chips. For that, you will use integrated photonics technology which is already shaping the future of our digital society. Ultrahigh bandwidth telecommunication, quantum and optical computing, AI datacenters, non-intrusive sensing, LiDAR, and intelligent manufacturing are all fast-evolving application fields utilizing integrated photonics, presenting opportunities for innovation and research.

The PhD position is funded through a grant awarded by Holland High Tech for a jointly proposed research from TU/e and company Motion Imager. This means you are able to connect research directly with the needs of industry within the project. This position will be in the Photonic Integration group at TU/e, leveraging years of expertise in integrated photonics technology and an established network in the field. The research group is working within several EU projects on the topic of photonic computing and you will be able to interact closely with other researchers and experts on this topic.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in physics and engineering.
• Experience with semiconductors materials, photonics, electronics is desired
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and to collaborate with industrial partners.
• Systematic, analytical and research-oriented attitude to work
• Ability to take charge of your own project.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).

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. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881 gross per month).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• 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, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) 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 mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.

Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.

The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Weiming Yao, Assistant Professor, w.yao@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.

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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. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

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.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Business Developer Life Sciences and Health / Biotech Booster

As a Business Developer Life Sciences and Health you will translate academic ideas and scientific results into practical innovations. To this end, you will scout for innovative ideas within Radboud University, translate them into intellectual property portfolios and support their exploitation. This will entail conducting or managing market studies, supporting funding applications for valorisation activities, and managing relationships with external partners such as investors, patent attorneys and funding agencies.

Moreover, you will support our scientists in finding funding for their innovation projects or their spin-off companies, or building partnerships with existing companies and institutions. The exploitation may take the form of research collaborations, technology licenses or entrepreneurial ventures. All with the goal of creating societal and economic impact from research activities.

This position is part of the national growth fund programme Biotech Booster, more specifically Thematic Cluster 5 (TC5): small molecules, vaccines and drug development platform technologies. This means that, while embedded at Radboud University in Nijmegen, you will be working on a wider, national scale: scouting, evaluating and coaching projects from other knowledge institutes or biotech start-ups.

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Als Kwaliteitscoördinator ben je verantwoordelijk voor het verder uitbouwen, implementeren en bewaken van de kwaliteits- en voedselveiligheidssystemen binnen de organisatie.

Jouw takenpakket omvat onder andere:

• Het beheren, optimaliseren en implementeren van kwaliteits- en voedselveiligheidssystemen.
• Het opvolgen van HACCP, IFS en relevante kwaliteitsnormen.
• Het voorbereiden, begeleiden en opvolgen van interne en externe audits.
• Het opstellen van werkprocedures, werkinstructies en haalbare actieplannen.
• Het analyseren van verbeterpunten en het initiëren van continuous improvement binnen kwaliteit en voedselveiligheid.
• Het uitvoeren van kwaliteitsrondgangen en controles op verschillende locaties.
• Het coachen en ondersteunen van operationele teams rond kwaliteit, hygiëne en voedselveiligheid.
• Het meedenken over de verdere inrichting en opstart van een volledig nieuwe centrale productiekeuken.

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• Uitwerken en implementeren van PCS7 automatisatie-oplossingen voor procesinstallaties.
• Ondersteunen van Concept Engineering, Basic Engineering en Detailed Engineering.
• Opstellen en reviewen van Functionele Specificaties (FS), Software Design Specifications (SDS) en technische documentatie.
• Programmeren, configureren en testen van Siemens PCS7.
• Integratie van procesinstallaties, instrumentatie en veldapparatuur.
• Coördineren met integratoren, leveranciers en multidisciplinaire engineeringteams.
• Uitvoeren en begeleiden van FAT, SAT, Commissioning en Start-up.
• Ondersteunen van IQ/OQ en validatieactiviteiten binnen een GMP-omgeving.
• Troubleshooting en optimalisatie van bestaande automatisatiesystemen.
• Nauwe samenwerking met productie, maintenance, engineering en QA.

General Ledger Accountant met wagen

Jouw takenpakket omvat onder meer:

• Verantwoordelijk zijn voor de algemene boekhouding, inclusief maand-, kwartaal- en jaarafsluitingen.
• Verwerken van provisies, afschrijvingen, leningen en andere periodieke boekingen.
• Verzorgen van btw-aangiftes, intracommunautaire aangiftes, vennootschapsbelasting, jaarrekeningen, audits en andere wettelijke verplichtingen.
• Uitvoeren van balansreconciliaties en opvolgen van intercompany-transacties.
• Opstellen van financiële rapporteringen en analyses ter ondersteuning van het management.
• Ondersteunen en coördineren van de dagelijkse werking binnen de AP- en AR-processen en fungeren als back-up waar nodig.
• Actief bijdragen aan de verdere professionalisering, digitalisering en optimalisatie van de financiële processen en systemen.