Assistant​/Associate Professor Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration NL, CD

Are you a leading researcher in advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, ready to shape the future of semiconductor systems and build a world‑class research program at TU Delft?

The Section of Electronic Components, Technology and Materials (ECTM) at Delft University of Technology invites applications for an Associate Professor position in Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration.

• Develop an internationally visible and externally funded research program in advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration
• Provide scientific leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of the ECTM section
• Acquire substantial competitive funding (e.g., NWO, Horizon Europe, Chips JU, industry partnerships)
• Build and expand collaborations with leading semiconductor companies and research institutes (e.g., ASML, IMEC, European ecosystem)
• Contribute to education in microelectronics, including teaching and supervision of MSc and PhD students
• Strengthen TU Delft’s position in Europe’s semiconductor and advanced packaging ecosystem

• Advanced electronic packaging and system integration
• Chiplet architectures and interconnect technologies
• 3D integration and hybrid bonding
• Wafer‑level and panel‑level packaging
• Photonic‑electronic co‑integration
• Thermal management and thermo‑mechanical reliability
• Multi‑physics modeling and digital twins for electronics
• Power electronics and wide‑bandgap packaging
• RF / mmWave and high‑frequency packaging technologies

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Strong international research track record, demonstrated through high‑impact publications and/or patents
• Recognized expertise in advanced packaging and/or heterogeneous integration
• Proven ability to acquire competitive research funding
• Experience supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with industry

• Experience in emerging domains such as chiplet‑based systems, AI hardware integration, co‑packaged optics, or reliability‑aware design
• Strong track record in industry collaboration or technology transfer
• Vision for developing future directions in semiconductor system integration

This position is offered as an Academic Career Track position (0.8 – 1.0 FTE).

Assistant Professor:
During the Academic Career Track, you are expected to grow towards an Associate Professor position within a maximum of eight years. A temporary contract will be converted to a permanent contract no later than 12–18 months after a positive evaluation.

Associate Professor:
For an Associate Professor position, an initial temporary position of up to 1 year is offered, followed by a permanent contract upon positive assessment.

Salary scales: 11–12 € 4,728 to €7,297 per month gross; 13–14 € 6,512 to €8,673 per month gross.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The employer offers a customizable compensation package, health insurance discounts, and a monthly work‑costs contribution. Flexible work schedules and partial remote work are possible.

• University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) support within three years for candidates with less than five years of teaching experience
• English competency training;
  Dutch language course within three years for non‑Dutch speakers
• Optimal working environment with possibilities for career development in education, research, societal impact, innovation, leadership, and organisation