PhD Position Spin Transport in Mesoscopic Devices Two-dimensional Materials

PhD Position on Spin Transport in Mesoscopic Devices with Two-dimensional Materials

Deadline 1 Mar ’26 Published 13 Feb ’26 Vacancy

Join the QuSpin Lab at TU Delft to develop next-generation spintronic devices based on 2D materials platform

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the Quantum Spintronics (QuSpin) Lab in the Department of Quantum Nanoscience, TU Delft. The project is aimed at developing spintronic devices based on graphene and van der Waals heterostructures. The project spans from building nano‑constrictions and addressing spin‑polarized quantum point contacts and quantum dots to functional topological spintronic devices based on quantum spin Hall currents.

Your research will focus on understanding and controlling spin‑polarized quantum transport at the nanoscale.

• Fabrication of graphene‑based nanoelectronic devices using state‑of‑the‑art cleanroom facilities
• Assembly of van der Waals heterostructures using dry‑transfer techniques
• Low‑temperature transport measurements
• Data analysis and modelling of quantum transport measurements
• Close collaboration with other researchers within the department, and interaction with leading experimental groups within the Dutch quantum ecosystem
• Attendance and presenting in national/international conferences

You will join a young, ambitious, and interdisciplinary research group, led by Dr. Talieh Ghiasi, and embedded in the internationally renowned Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft. The QuSpin lab works at the interface of quantum materials, spintronics, and quantum transport, and offers a stimulating environment with strong experimental infrastructure, close collaborations, and excellent training opportunities. You will join a diverse and driven team of academic staff, PhD students and postdocs in Delft.

Fostering an inspiring, friendly and supportive environment, we meet regularly to share ideas and knowledge or socialize. In addition, you will receive all the training you need to evolve as a scientist in this fast‑developing field.

• Holds (or is close to obtaining) a Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, or nanoscience
• Has a strong interest in experimental condensed‑matter physics and quantum nanoscience
• Is motivated to work hands‑on in the cleanroom and cryogenic laboratories
• Is skilled at data analysis, problem‑solving, and working in an international research team
• (highly recommended) Has prior experience with 2D material assembly and nanofabrication
• Has an advanced level in python programming (e.g. QCoDeS) needed for data acquisition and data analysis

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.

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…