Postdoc ROBAHS: Robust Ammonia and Humidity Sensor

Job Description
Ammonia is recognised as a poisonous gas which is also highly corrosive and has a tendency to degrade commerically availabvle sensors. Humidity, although not corrosive, is difficult to measure reliably in the long term. Due to the high solubility of ammonia in water, measuring both reliable is a challenge, while highly relevant for many applications.

This project aims at utilizing porous silicon carbide as sensing layer. Silicon carbide is an extremely robust material and able to withstand these harsh environments for the long term. Porous silicon carbide has been shown to be able to measure both ammonia and humidity with high reliability. However, the materials need to be optimised and developed into a compact and reliable sensor system.

As a post-doc at the faculty of EWI of TU Delft you will develop a robust ammonia/humidity sensor based on porous silicon carbide. This involves devopment and optimisation of the basic material, better understanding of the sensing mechanism, processing in de EKL cleanroom and measurement. Measurement will be performed in our laboratories and also in the field. As post-doc you will work alongside a PhD student also hired on the project, with a focus on the porous silicon carbide optimization.

Four companies are involved in this project helping with the long-term aim of commercialisation.

Job requirements
You hold a PhD in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics or other relevant fields. Prioir experience in cleanroom processing and/or material analysis is strongly recommended.

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!

Faculty 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 POLARIS Materials

Job description
Thermal management in highly integrated systems like high-performance computing and communication arrays is a large challenge in the electronics industry. When temperature of devices increases their lifetime reduces and thermal trottling can reduce performance. In highly integrated systems, the volume of material to trasnport heat is reduced which requires innovations for effective heat management. Improving the materials used is one of the methods that can be employed for this. Especially nanomaterials are of interest here, as they can potentially outperform bulk materials.

In this project at the faculty of EEMCS, which is part of the growth fund POLARIS, you will investigate innovate nanomaterial solutions for thermal management. The application of the material can be as thermal interface material or by enlabling other heat dissipation pathways. As part of the research, you will synthesize the materials in the EKL cleanroom, create test structures and validate their thermal performance and other relevant materials properties.

The research will take place in the Electronic Components, Technology and Materials section of the Microelectronics Department. Within the consortium, also other academic, research and industrial partners are present with whom there can be opportunities to collaborate.

Job requirements
You hold a MSc in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics or other relevant fields. Prioir experience in cleanroom processing and/or material analysis is recommended.

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!

Faculty 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 ROBAHS: Robust Ammonia and Humidity Sensor

Job Description
Ammonia is recognised as a poisonous gas which is also highly corrosive and has a tendency to degrade commerically availabvle sensors. Humidity, although not corrosive, is difficult to measure reliably in the long term. Due to the high solubility of ammonia in water, measuring both reliable is a challenge, while highly relevant for many applications.

This project aims at utilizing porous silicon carbide as sensing layer. Silicon carbide is an extremely robust material and able to withstand these harsh environments for the long term. Porous silicon carbide has been shown to be able to measure both ammonia and humidity with high reliability. However, the materials need to be optimised and developed into a compact and reliable sensor system.

As a post-doc at the faculty of EWI of TU Delft you will develop a robust ammonia/humidity sensor based on porous silicon carbide. This involves devopment and optimisation of the basic material, better understanding of the sensing mechanism, processing in de EKL cleanroom and measurement. Measurement will be performed in our laboratories and also in the field. As post-doc you will work alongside a PhD student also hired on the project, with a focus on the porous silicon carbide optimization.

Four companies are involved in this project helping with the long-term aim of commercialisation.

Job requirements
You hold a PhD in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics or other relevant fields. Prioir experience in cleanroom processing and/or material analysis is strongly recommended.

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!

Faculty 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 POLARIS Materials

Job description
Thermal management in highly integrated systems like high-performance computing and communication arrays is a large challenge in the electronics industry. When temperature of devices increases their lifetime reduces and thermal trottling can reduce performance. In highly integrated systems, the volume of material to trasnport heat is reduced which requires innovations for effective heat management. Improving the materials used is one of the methods that can be employed for this. Especially nanomaterials are of interest here, as they can potentially outperform bulk materials.

In this project at the faculty of EEMCS, which is part of the growth fund POLARIS, you will investigate innovate nanomaterial solutions for thermal management. The application of the material can be as thermal interface material or by enlabling other heat dissipation pathways. As part of the research, you will synthesize the materials in the EKL cleanroom, create test structures and validate their thermal performance and other relevant materials properties.

The research will take place in the Electronic Components, Technology and Materials section of the Microelectronics Department. Within the consortium, also other academic, research and industrial partners are present with whom there can be opportunities to collaborate.

Job requirements
You hold a MSc in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics or other relevant fields. Prioir experience in cleanroom processing and/or material analysis is recommended.

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!

Faculty 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.

Account Manager - Quantum Delta Delft

Job description
South Holland is home to two vibrant quantum hubs, Delft and Leiden which are part of the national Quantum Delta NL (QDNL) community. Together with Innovation Quarter, these hubs are fostering a dynamic ecosystem for quantum technology. To support this growth, we are seeking an Account Manager to join the Delft team. Your mission will be to build and maintain strong relationships with all the quantum technology companies within the Delft ecosystem.

As the Account Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for the quantum companies on the topic of business development. Your role focuses on relationship building and management, as well as identifying potential synergies between companies, with a vision to build consortia to address funding calls and challenge. As the ecosystem Account Manager, you will be at the heart of our efforts to facilitate impactful collaborations and drive economic growth in the quantum domain.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated account manager for all the quantum technology companies established in Delft; including those within House of Quantum and those based elsewhere.
• Develop a deep understanding of each company’s technology ambitions and identify potential connection points with other community members.
• Work closely with the hub director and business developer (as well as the team in the Leiden Hub) to identify potential funding opportunities and build project consortia.
• Work with the other quantum hubs in the QDNL community to make sure connections across the national ecosystem can be made.
• Engage with national infrastructure projects like the QKD communication networks in the Port of Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht and the Hague.
• Align with stakeholders in the realm of dual-use technologies.
• Represent the ecosystem at events both nationally and internationally.
• Help attracting international companies to establish themselves in Delft.

About the South Holland Quantum Ecosystem

TU Delft and QuTech are at the heart of the Delft hub, with a thriving quantum start-up scene growing rapidly. Leiden University anchors the Leiden hub, which has also seen strong spin-out activity. These hubs collaborate increasingly across institutions, joined by partners like the Haagse Hogeschool, LIS, and Innovation Quarter. Together, they form a vibrant ecosystem bridging academia, entrepreneurship, and public institutions to foster quantum innovation and attract global player

Requirements
We are looking for a proactive and communicative Account Manager with a passion or strong interest for quantum technology and ecosystem building.

• Academic or HBO level education in a relevant field (science, tech, engineering, or innovation);
• 3 to 5 years of experience in account management, stakeholder relations, or business development.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), Dutch an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working with high-tech companies.
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and coordination capabilities.
• A connector by nature, capable of uniting diverse interests and sparking collaboration.
• Creative, energetic, and solutions-oriented mindset.

TU Delft
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
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.