Assistant Professor in Nano-optics/nanophotonics

**Job description**:
You are expected to build a strong research program and establish collaborations with TU/e groups active in related areas, and with relevant national, European, and global players. Potential research topics include:

- Quantum optical processes at the nanoscale.
- Extreme light confinement and coupling at the nanoscale.
- Ultrafast science, transient and nonlinear phenomena.
- Reconfigurable and active photonics.
- Optical metasurfaces for imaging, sensing and metrology.
- Inverse design of nanophotonic structures.
- Advanced simulation, fabrication, and characterization methods for nano-optics and metasurfaces.
- Nanophotonic devices for optical communication and sensing.
- Nanophotonic concepts for energy harvesting and illumination.

You are expected to contribute to the general applied physics curriculum, as well as to specialized Master courses in optics/photonics. The TU/e education offerings in this area respond to the increasing needs of industry in the Netherlands, which will considerably expand its activities and hires in optics/photonics in the coming years, and to the ambition of the TU/e to play a key role in this ecosystem.

You will be part of the Photonics and Semiconductor Nanophysics (PSN) group, within the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education at TU/e. The TU/e also offers a stimulating environment for collaborations where, other synergies could be created with groups working on magneto-optics, spintronic-photonic integration, optical biosensing, nanomaterials for photonics, quantum sensing and quantum computing.

**Job requirements**:

- Motivated researcher, with a PhD in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable domain.
- Ability to conduct high-quality scientific research, reflected in peer-reviewed publications, invited talks, and academic awards.
- Motivation to teach, to contribute to teaching processes, and to develop excellent teaching skills.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
- Effective communication and leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring of students and staff, leading a project, or chairing a group.

**Conditions of employment**:
We offer 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 and city center. In addition, we offer you:

- A development track with the prospect of becoming Associate Professor and the possibility of an immediate tenured position.
- A tailor-made start-up package to kickstart your career.
- As part of the Irène Curie Program, you are entitled to a substantial, additional, start-up package.
- Free access to high-quality training programs for academic leadership, the university teaching qualification program, research and valorization competences, and a dedicated mentoring program to help you get to know the university and the Dutch (research) environment.
- Family-friendly initiatives are in place, such as the partner career support program to support accompanying partners, an international spouse program and sports facilities.
- The opportunity to focus your career on research, teaching, or impact. You can develop your personal ambitions within the strategic objectives of the university.
- A gross monthly salary of min. € 4537;
- and max. € 7056;
- (scale 11 and scale 12) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
- Additionally, an annual holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary, plus a year-end allowance of 8.3% of the annual salary.
- Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
- Possibility for part time employment starting at 0.8 fte.

**About us**

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with the high-tech industry. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

We believe that diversity broadens our research scope and enhances the quality of our education. Our Irène Curie Fellowship aims to advance talented female researchers, in order to thrive and be successful in top positions in science, contributing to the societal goal of promoting equal opportunities. The program addresses the aspirations and needs of women in industry, academia, and research institutes in order to support their ambition to become a professor at our university.

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