项目介绍

2026年2月6日

Join our strontium tweezer quantum simulation/computing team! We pioneer methods to manipulate individual strontium atoms in optical tweezers [Phys. Rev. Research 4, 023245 (2022), SciPost Phys. 19, 118 (2025), arXiv:2512.14611 (2025)] and make use of those methods for quantum simulations [arXiv:2509.03514 (2025)]. We have a range of interesting research avenues ahead of us, such as exploring 3D spin-systems, dynamics of spin excitations on fractals, or using qudits. We are embedded in the QDNL KAT-1 Neutral Atom Quantum Computing team, strongly collaborating with the Quantum Computing team at TU/e. 

A good salary

Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week. Read more

232 vacation hours

We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours.Read more

Financial arrangements

On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes.Read more

Career development and room for growth

The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures.Read more

Family matters

Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events. Read more

A good salary

Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week. Read more

232 vacation hours

We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours.Read more

Financial arrangements

On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes.Read more

Career development and room for growth

The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures.Read more

Family matters

Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events. Read more

A good salary

Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week. Read more

232 vacation hours

We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours.Read more

Financial arrangements

On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes.Read more

Career development and room for growth

The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures.Read more

Family matters

Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events. Read more

All about this vacancy

This is what you will do

You will further develop our quantum simulation/computing approach. This includes experimental work with the tweezer machine, such as debugging and data taking, designing and constructing upgrades to the machines, data analysis, literature research, article writing, and contributing to the acquisition of funding. We ask you to become independent by taking initiative and developing your own creative ideas. You will also take an active role in group activities, such as master and PhD student education, presentation of your work, maintenance of lab organization, and societal and stakeholder outreach.

What we ask of you

We are looking for someone who is excited about pushing novel types of ultracold atom experiments to new realms of AMO physics. You also should have:

• a recent PhD in experimental ultracold atom or trapped ion physics.
• great team working skills.
• initiative and good management skills.
• good communication skills in oral and written English.

This is what we offer you

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 24 months, with a probationary period of 12 months. The preferred starting date is Autumn 2026, but earlier or later can be discussed. The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 3,546 to € 5,538 (Scale 10). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Researcher is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.