项目介绍

2025年3月10日

Job description 

Research in the van der Sar lab:

Our lab studies how interacting charges and spins move through materials at the micro-to-nano-scale. To this end, the lab has developed a technique for imaging spin waves – microscopic waves in magnetic materials – based on magnetic sensing with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) spins in diamond.

Spin waves could enable information technology with new functionalities due to their microwave frequencies, strong interactions, and low intrinsic dissipation. A key goal is to realize efficient spin-wave control. In this project, you will develop superconductor-based control of spin waves in the context of an ERC Consolidator Program. The goal is to study the interaction between magnetism and superconductivity with high spatial resolution using a cryogenic, scanning-NV magnetic imaging system, and thereby develop new ways to excite, guide, and detect spin waves.

Job requirements

The project revolves around NV centers in diamond, single-spin control, magnetization dynamics, superconductivity, single-photon and atomic-force microscopy, microwave engineering, cryogenic measurements, cleanroom fabrication, and electronic characterization. Experience in these fields is highly desirable, though not strictly required. Most importantly, you should be highly enthusiastic and motivated to develop state-of-the-art scanning-NV microscopy. A MSc degree in physics and fluency in English are required.

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 Applied Sciences 

With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor’s and specialist Master’s programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers. 

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. 

Conditions of employment 
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met. 

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2901 per month in the first year to € 3707 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills. 

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.  

Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.  

Additional information
If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Dr. Toeno van der Sar, via t.vandersar@tudelft.nl.

Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 4 April 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV
• Motivational letter, including (1) a brief personal introduction, (2) an explanation of how your previous studies and experience have prepared you for this PhD position, and (3) why you are interested in this position and our lab. The maximum length is one page.
• Copies of your BSc and MSc degrees and transcripts
• Names and contact information of at least two people we can contact for reference
   

You can address your application to Dr. Toeno van der Sar. The van der Sar Lab is part of the department of Quantum Nanoscience at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at Delft University of Technology. Delft is a university town close to the larger cities of The Hague and Rotterdam (both ~15 min. by train) and Amsterdam (~ an hour by train). The starting date would be between August and December 2025. 

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements. 

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• For the final candidates, a knowledge security check will be part of the application procedure. For more information on this check, please consult Chapter 8 of the National Knowledge Security Guidelines. We carry out this check on the basis of legitimate interest.
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