PhD Position Cryo-CMOS Baseband Control of Spin Qubits

Job description
Quantum computers promise to solve problems intractable by classical digital computers, while quantum sensors can offer unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity in detecting very small quantities. However, quantum devices typically operate at cryogenic temperatures, thus requiring long, bulky, and unreliable wires to connect to their room-temperature control electronics. This wiring bottleneck hinders the system's scalability and performance. As a PhD student in Electrical Engineering at TU Delft, you will overcome this bottleneck by building the cryogenic interface for future quantum systems.

In our group, we have pioneered the use of CMOS integrated circuits operating at cryogenic temperatures (cryo-CMOS). We adopt standard CMOS technologies to exploit their large-scale integration, as required in future large-scale quantum computers and cryogenic sensors, and their performance. CMOS devices are functional at temperatures as low as 4 K and below, but their behavior is very different than at room temperature, including an increased threshold voltage, a higher driving current, and a lower thermal noise. The challenges lie in exploiting the advantages of cryogenic operation, such as the lower thermal noise, while circumventing device non-idealities by inventing innovative circuit architectures and systems that can outperform the state-of-the-art. Although we have demonstrated several high-performance cryo-CMOS circuits and systems in the last decade, your challenge will be demonstrating new functionalities and pushing the boundary of circuit performance and knowledge.

In this project, you will address a crucial challenge in quantum computers: the control of semiconductor spin qubits using low-power area-efficient cryo-CMOS circuits exploiting baseband voltage pulses. Your research will aim to demonstrate a cryo-CMOS electrical interface to generate biasing and pulsing to operate single- and two-qubti operations and demonstarte qubit fidelity and power efficiency surpassing the state-of-the-art. Over the course of your PhD, you will design several prototypes of the different cryo-CMOS components of such an electrical interface, tape them out in advanced CMOS technologies, and characterize the resulting prototypes in our advanced cryogenic electrical characterization laboratory.

Your results will advance the state-of-the-art in cryo-CMOS circuit design and will result in presentations at top conferences for the advances of integrated circuits and publications in high-impact scientific journals. Your cryo-CMOS electricla interface will be integrated into the larger prototypes developed at TU Delft and our industrial partners, thus achieving a real impact in the field of quantum technologies.

Job requirements

• A MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong interest and strong background in analog circuit design; any practical experiences in circuit design, either in academia or industry, is a plus, but not a necessity.
• Good analytical, creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Ability and eagerness to work in an international collaborative environment.

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 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.

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Financieel verantwoordelijke - kmo omgeving

• Inboeken en verwerken van aankoop- en verkoopfacturen
• Opstellen en indienen van btw- en Intrastat-aangiftes
• Opmaken en indienen van de maandelijkse en jaarlijkse afsluitingen
• Maken van financiële analyses en bewaken van marges
• Opstellen en opvolgen van budgetten en cashplanning
• Beheren en opvolgen van de verzekeringsportefeuille
• Opmaak van management- en kwartaalrapporteringen

PhD Position in Quantum‑Enhanced Vibration-Based Damage Detection

Job Description

As a PhD candidate at TU Delft, you will investigate how advanced vibration measurements and interpretable AI models can improve the early detection of structural damage in composite materials. Your research will focus on combining high-precision Quantum Photonic Vibrometry with machine learning techniques capable of identifying subtle changes in structural behaviour.

You will design and conduct vibration experiments using QPV sensing systems and analyse complex measurement data to identify signatures of micro-scale damage. In parallel, you will develop advanced and interpretable AI models for damage detection and condition monitoring, with a strong focus on robustness, explainability, and practical applicability.

Part of the project involves deploying lightweight AI models on reservoir computing devices and edge AI hardware, enabling efficient and scalable real-time monitoring solutions. You will collaborate closely with academic researchers and industrial partners, contributing to both fundamental research and application-driven innovation.

You will become part of a supportive and international research team within TU Delft, with access to state-of-the-art sensing facilities, advanced computational resources, and collaborative industrial environments. The position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of quantum sensing, artificial intelligence, and structural integrity for aerospace and renewable energy applications.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• Affinity with vibration measurement and analysis, AI or machine learning, and/or signal processing.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• An analytical and creative mindset with an interest in developing innovative methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently within a research project.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Interest in working in a multidisciplinary and international research environment.
• Motivation to contribute to research with societal and industrial impact in aerospace and renewable energy.

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!

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.

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Gegevensmakelaar

Als Gegevensmakelaar bij de Directie Veiligheid werk je op het snijvlak van data, organisatie en uitvoering. Je bent dé verbindende schakel tussen medewerkers met een datavraag en de mensen, systemen en afspraken die nodig zijn om die data verantwoord beschikbaar te maken. Je werkt voor het veiligheidsdomein en centraal vanuit de Directie Veiligheid aan complexe datavraagstukken.

De Gegevensmakelaar is een echte makelaar: je opereert als operationeel casemanager die vraag en aanbod van data bij elkaar brengt. Medewerkers binnen jouw directie kunnen bij jou terecht met vragen over het gebruik, delen en hergebruik van gegevens. Daarnaast haal je proactief datagerelateerde vragen op bij collega’s. Jij weet wie de data-eigenaren zijn, welke afspraken gelden rondom levering en gebruik, welke informatieproducten al bestaan en waar binnen de organisatie specifieke kennis over databronnen aanwezig is.

Je beweegt je continu tussen beleid, uitvoering en techniek. Daarbij zorg je ervoor dat data niet alleen beschikbaar komt, maar ook correct wordt gebruikt, goed wordt beheerd en aantoonbaar waarde toevoegt aan de organisatie en uiteindelijk aan de stad.

Wat ga je concreet doen?
In deze rol combineer je dienstverlening, advies en regie. Je werkzaamheden bestaan onder andere uit:

• Het begeleiden van datavraagstukken van begin tot eind: van eerste vraag, via inventarisatie en afstemming met broneigenaren, tot levering en verantwoord gebruik van data.
• Het opstellen, laten vaststellen en onderhouden van gegevensleveringsovereenkomsten (GLO’s) tussen broneigenaren en afnemers, en het toezien op het gebruik ervan.
• Het ondersteunen van projecten en pilots door het uitwerken en uitvoeren van stappenplannen voor bronontsluitingen en use cases.
• Het adviseren van afdelingen en collega’s over datamanagement, hergebruik van data en het werken volgens vastgestelde kaders, wet- en regelgeving en gemeentelijke standaarden.
• Het signaleren van knelpunten in werkwijzen, datakwaliteit of hulpmiddelen en het initiëren van verbeteringen.
• Het borgen van databeheer in samenwerking met privacy, security, informatiebeheer en ethiek.
• Het vergroten van de vindbaarheid en eenduidigheid van data door het vastleggen en onderhouden van metadata in catalogi en woordenboeken.

Daarnaast speel je een actieve rol in de verdere professionalisering van datamanagement binnen de gemeente. Je draagt bij aan het verhogen van datavaardigheid en onderhoudt instrumenten zoals de data governance volwassenheidsscan en de daaruit voortkomende verbeteracties. Je volgt landelijke ontwikkelingen op het gebied van gegevensmanagement en vertaalt deze waar mogelijk naar de Rotterdamse praktijk.

Door jouw inzet:

• Zijn datasets beter vindbaar, herleidbaar en van hogere kwaliteit.
• Is eigenaarschap van data duidelijk belegd en is de data lifecycle aantoonbaar geborgd.
• Worden gegevensleveringsovereenkomsten actief gebruikt en gemonitord.
• Begrijpen medewerkers beter hoe zij met data moeten omgaan en welke waarde data heeft, zowel aan de bron als bij hergebruik.

Samenwerking
Je werkt nauw samen met data-analisten, dataeigenaren en beleidsmedewerkers binnen de directie. Daarnaast stem je af met informatieadviseurs, product owners, en collega’s op het gebied van privacy, security en informatiebeheer.