Assistant​/Associate Professor In III-V Photonic Integration

Photonics is one of the fastest-growing technology domains worldwide and is rapidly becoming a key driver of innovation across communications, sensing, imaging, quantum technologies, and emerging computing systems. While integrated electronics have transformed modern society over the past decades, photonic integration is only beginning to unlock its full potential. The integration of an increased diversity of photonic components into circuits is opening new frontiers in chip design, manufacturing and applications.

Improved component performance enables breakthroughs in energy efficiency, precision and bandwidth for next-generation systems based on chips. This position offers a unique opportunity to establish an independent and internationally recognized research program in III‑V photonic integration. Working within one of Europe's leading photonics environments, you will develop innovative integration technologies, novel photonic devices and circuits, and future application concepts that help define the next generation of semiconductor and photonic systems.

As an Assistant/Associate Professor, you will:

• Develop new research lines on photonic integrated circuit design and/or integration technologies and realize prototype photonic integrated circuit with both scientific and real-world impact. We are looking for candidates that can leverage our in-house research infrastructure and/or collaborate with external fabrication partners.
• Collaborate across disciplines, most notably the wider field of semicon, to explore new forms of integrated systems, enabling further miniaturization, and develop new integration paradigms.
• Contribute to TU/e’s educational mission by teaching and developing BSc and MSc courses, supervising PhD students and postdocs, and potentially contributing to the university’s life‑long learning goals.
• Acquire research funding from national and European programs (e.g., Dutch, Horizon Europe, ERC) and industry collaborations.
• In this role, you will contribute to the ambition of the Dutch national Beethoven program to attract and educate top talent in the field of semicon, with the aim of strengthening Dutch and European industry.

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Either has strong expertise in cleanroom based fabrication of III/V integrated photonics, or closely related technologies or has a track record in fabless circuit design and solid relations with leading foundries
• Has a clear and distinct research vision and is able to formulate and execute strategically
• Is able to thrive in a highly multi-disciplinary and team‑orientated environment.
• Has a strong record of scientific accomplishment relative to their career stage, demonstrated through publications, awards, patents, and/or successful grant acquisition.
• Has an affinity with teaching, mentoring and supervision

We encourage applications from talented candidates at different career stages, including early-career researchers and professionals with significant industry experience.

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.

In addition, we offer you:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 11 - 14, min. € 4,925 max. € 8,992 gross per month (on a full-time basis).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based…