Nanofabrication Engineer for Quantum Photonics

Job description
We are looking for a nanofabrication quantum engineer to join the Quantum Internet Division at QuTech. Our team is dynamic and inclusive, with each member bringing unique perspectives and expertise to innovative research in semiconductor quantum technology.

The Quantum Internet division develops scalable photonic quantum technologies for networking and distributed quantum computing. Our work centers on designing, fabricating, and integrating high-performance photonic quantum devices, including waveguides, resonators, and spin-photon interfaces. We pioneer advanced nanofabrication processes to enable precise control, efficient readout, and large-scale integration of quantum photonic components, while also investigating emergent phenomena in complex photonic systems.

A key driver of impact in this field is the realization of reliable, high-quality integrated photonic devices. This demands continuous refinement of fabrication workflows spanning lithography, etching, deposition, and characterization; combined with a rigorous methodological approach to ensure reproducibility and yield across process runs.

As a nanofabrication engineer within the Quantum Internet division, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams developing photonic quantum hardware, contributing to the optimization of device designs and fabrication recipes to accelerate our research. Operating primarily from the two university cleanrooms, you will collaborate with material growth and processing specialists as well as device physicists. Your role will be central to translating designs into functional quantum photonic chips and advancing scalable fabrication strategies for next-generation quantum networks and processors.

We offer you a unique opportunity where every day brings new challenges and where, as part of a team, you will contribute to cutting-edge research in quantum computing and semiconductor technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Nanofabrication process development through staying up to date with developments in integrated photonic fabrication.
• Analysis and inspection of quantum photonic devices, establishing effective feedback and feedforward systems.
• Nanofabrication processing with a focus on quantum photonic devices in silicon, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and other materials.
• Stabilization of currently running processes and set up of regular fabrication runs.
• Process transfer from and to PhD students.
• Processes include deposition, e-beam, focused-ion, and optical lithography, dry and wet etching, lift-off, CPD, and dicing.
• Coordination with 3-4 research groups.

Requirements
Whether you are about to complete your Ph.D. with experience in fabrication and nanolithography, or you are an experienced quantum engineer, this role is tailored for you! We value not only experience and skills but also your passion for this field and the right attitude. Whether you are junior or senior, we will adapt the role, provide appropriate training or challenges, and support your growth and success in this position.

We are also committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, and we strongly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

The main qualifications we are looking for are:

• Experience with the nanofabrication of nanodevices, e-beam lithography, and other deposition and etching techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Will make you stand out:

• Previous experience in the Kavli nanolab and EKL in TU Delft.
• Familiarity with integrated photonic concepts and applications.
• Prior experience in a research or industrial setting focused on photonic device fabrication or quantum technology.

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
QuTech is a mission-driven research institute of TU Delft. Together we are working on a radical new technology with world-changing potential. We are developing scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and a secure quantum internet.

We believe quantum technology will be a game changer in many social and economic sectors - including health, agriculture, climate, and security. To achieve our ambitious goals, we bring scientists, engineers, and industry together in an inspiring environment, with plenty of room for ambition, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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

Nanofabrication Engineer for Quantum Photonics

Job description
We are looking for a nanofabrication quantum engineer to join the Quantum Internet Division at QuTech. Our team is dynamic and inclusive, with each member bringing unique perspectives and expertise to innovative research in semiconductor quantum technology.

The Quantum Internet division develops scalable photonic quantum technologies for networking and distributed quantum computing. Our work centers on designing, fabricating, and integrating high-performance photonic quantum devices, including waveguides, resonators, and spin-photon interfaces. We pioneer advanced nanofabrication processes to enable precise control, efficient readout, and large-scale integration of quantum photonic components, while also investigating emergent phenomena in complex photonic systems.

A key driver of impact in this field is the realization of reliable, high-quality integrated photonic devices. This demands continuous refinement of fabrication workflows spanning lithography, etching, deposition, and characterization; combined with a rigorous methodological approach to ensure reproducibility and yield across process runs.

As a nanofabrication engineer within the Quantum Internet division, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams developing photonic quantum hardware, contributing to the optimization of device designs and fabrication recipes to accelerate our research. Operating primarily from the two university cleanrooms, you will collaborate with material growth and processing specialists as well as device physicists. Your role will be central to translating designs into functional quantum photonic chips and advancing scalable fabrication strategies for next-generation quantum networks and processors.

We offer you a unique opportunity where every day brings new challenges and where, as part of a team, you will contribute to cutting-edge research in quantum computing and semiconductor technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Nanofabrication process development through staying up to date with developments in integrated photonic fabrication.
• Analysis and inspection of quantum photonic devices, establishing effective feedback and feedforward systems.
• Nanofabrication processing with a focus on quantum photonic devices in silicon, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and other materials.
• Stabilization of currently running processes and set up of regular fabrication runs.
• Process transfer from and to PhD students.
• Processes include deposition, e-beam, focused-ion, and optical lithography, dry and wet etching, lift-off, CPD, and dicing.
• Coordination with 3-4 research groups.

Requirements
Whether you are about to complete your Ph.D. with experience in fabrication and nanolithography, or you are an experienced quantum engineer, this role is tailored for you! We value not only experience and skills but also your passion for this field and the right attitude. Whether you are junior or senior, we will adapt the role, provide appropriate training or challenges, and support your growth and success in this position.

We are also committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, and we strongly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

The main qualifications we are looking for are:

• Experience with the nanofabrication of nanodevices, e-beam lithography, and other deposition and etching techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Will make you stand out:

• Previous experience in the Kavli nanolab and EKL in TU Delft.
• Familiarity with integrated photonic concepts and applications.
• Prior experience in a research or industrial setting focused on photonic device fabrication or quantum technology.

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
QuTech is a mission-driven research institute of TU Delft. Together we are working on a radical new technology with world-changing potential. We are developing scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and a secure quantum internet.

We believe quantum technology will be a game changer in many social and economic sectors - including health, agriculture, climate, and security. To achieve our ambitious goals, we bring scientists, engineers, and industry together in an inspiring environment, with plenty of room for ambition, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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

Postdoc CMOS Readout Circuit for Spin Qubits

Job description
We are seeking a motivated Researcher to evaluate the feasibility and scalability of gate-dispersive and RF reflectometry readout techniques for semiconductor spin qubits using cryogenic CMOS (cryo-CMOS) electronics. The position focuses on enabling high-fidelity, scalable qubit readout architectures by combining analog/RF circuit design, cryogenic characterization, and quantum-device integration.

The researcher will perform detailed electrical characterization of the receiver with a passive voltage-gain frontend at both 300 K and 4 K using dipstick and cryogenic probe-station setups. This includes extracting gain, noise, linearity, impedance, and stability metrics under cryogenic operation. The candidate will reconcile experimental results with theoretical models and circuit-level simulations, refining analytical frameworks to accurately capture cryogenic effects and device non-idealities.

Subject to qubit availability, the researcher will perform spin-qubit readout experiments using the CMOS receiver platform, optimizing operating conditions to maximize readout fidelity while minimizing back-action and power consumption. In parallel, the role includes a thorough analytical comparison of RF reflectometry and gate-dispersive readout techniques, assessing trade-offs in signal-to-noise ratio, bandwidth, power efficiency, integration complexity, and scalability toward multi-qubit systems.

The outcome of this work will provide quantitative design guidelines for scalable cryo-CMOS-based readout architectures for spin-qubit quantum processors, bridging semiconductor circuit engineering and quantum hardware development.

Requirements

• PhD (or near completion) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Strong background in analog/RF IC design and low-noise measurement techniques.
• Experience with cryogenic measurements and/or quantum devices is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation and analytical modeling.

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
QuTech is a mission-driven research institute of TU Delft. Together we are working on a radical new technology with world-changing potential. We are developing scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and a secure quantum internet.

We believe quantum technology will be a game changer in many social and economic sectors - including health, agriculture, climate, and security. To achieve our ambitious goals, we bring scientists, engineers, and industry together in an inspiring environment, with plenty of room for ambition, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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

Postdoc CMOS Readout Circuit for Spin Qubits

Job description
We are seeking a motivated Researcher to evaluate the feasibility and scalability of gate-dispersive and RF reflectometry readout techniques for semiconductor spin qubits using cryogenic CMOS (cryo-CMOS) electronics. The position focuses on enabling high-fidelity, scalable qubit readout architectures by combining analog/RF circuit design, cryogenic characterization, and quantum-device integration.

The researcher will perform detailed electrical characterization of the receiver with a passive voltage-gain frontend at both 300 K and 4 K using dipstick and cryogenic probe-station setups. This includes extracting gain, noise, linearity, impedance, and stability metrics under cryogenic operation. The candidate will reconcile experimental results with theoretical models and circuit-level simulations, refining analytical frameworks to accurately capture cryogenic effects and device non-idealities.

Subject to qubit availability, the researcher will perform spin-qubit readout experiments using the CMOS receiver platform, optimizing operating conditions to maximize readout fidelity while minimizing back-action and power consumption. In parallel, the role includes a thorough analytical comparison of RF reflectometry and gate-dispersive readout techniques, assessing trade-offs in signal-to-noise ratio, bandwidth, power efficiency, integration complexity, and scalability toward multi-qubit systems.

The outcome of this work will provide quantitative design guidelines for scalable cryo-CMOS-based readout architectures for spin-qubit quantum processors, bridging semiconductor circuit engineering and quantum hardware development.

Requirements

• PhD (or near completion) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Strong background in analog/RF IC design and low-noise measurement techniques.
• Experience with cryogenic measurements and/or quantum devices is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in circuit simulation and analytical modeling.

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
QuTech is a mission-driven research institute of TU Delft. Together we are working on a radical new technology with world-changing potential. We are developing scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and a secure quantum internet.

We believe quantum technology will be a game changer in many social and economic sectors - including health, agriculture, climate, and security. To achieve our ambitious goals, we bring scientists, engineers, and industry together in an inspiring environment, with plenty of room for ambition, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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

Specialist Dissemination & Impact - Ventilation and Air Cleaning Strategies

Job description
Within the multi-year MIST project (www.mist-project.nl), TU Delft is working on knowledge transfer. The project focuses on developing innovative ventilation and air purification techniques with the aim of enhancing the safety and health of indoor environments. A key focus area is the mitigation of the transmission of infectious diseases through the air, such as the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19).

As a knowledge transfer specialist, you will translate research results from other work packages carried out by partner universities into accessible information, as well as decision-making and design tools. You will communicate with a broad audience, including building owners, facility managers, installation consultants, installers, architects, and policymakers. The emphasis will be on practical application, impact and usability rather than developing fundamental knowledge.

Your responsibilities will include developing interactive (online) checklists, maintaining and updating the project website and producing the regular digital newsletter. You will also write articles for trade media, organise and coordinate events and work on the development of (online) courses. In addition, you will maintain active contact with the researchers involved, as well as representatives from the business community and trade media.

You will work within the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, department of Architectural Engineering + Technology, and will report to Professor Atze Boerstra, a specialist in building installations. You will join an inter-university network of researchers and PhD candidates, and will collaborate with an externally hired communications specialist.

This temporary position is part-time (approximately 0.5 FTE) and offers a high degree of independence and responsibility, as well as visibility, and allows for flexible working hours and partial working from home.

Job requirements

• You have at least a Master’s degree in a technical field, journalism or communication sciences, or a comparable higher professional education (HBO) level, accompanied by relevant experience and independence.
• You have a proven track record of successfully transferring knowledge from scientific research results to a broader, non-academic audience.
• You work independently and in a structured manner, easily taking the initiative within a project context.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in both Dutch (minimum B1 level is a strict requirement) and English.
• You thrive in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
• Experience with website management, video editing, and creating design tools is desirable.
• An understanding of building and/or ventilation technology would be advantageous.

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 Architecture & the Built Environment
The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment has a leading role in education and research worldwide. The driving force behind the faculty’s success is its robust research profile combined with the energy and creativity of its student body and academic community. It is buzzing with energy, with four thousand people enthusiastically studying, working, designing, conducting research and acquiring and disseminating knowledge. Our faculty has a strong focus on 'design-oriented research’, which has given it a top position in world rankings.

Staff and students are working to improve the built environment with the help of a broad set of disciplines, including architectural design, urban planning, building technology, social sciences, process management, and geo-information science. The faculty works closely with other faculties, universities, private parties, and the public sector, and has an extensive network in the Netherlands as well as internationally.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment.