Postdoc generation Optomechanical Sensor Technology

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Organisation/Company:
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Research Field:
Engineering >
Mechanical engineering >
Microengineering;
Physics >
Optics >
Quantum mechanics. Researcher Profile:
Recognised Researcher (R2). Final date to receive applications: 23 Mar 2026 - 22:59 (UTC). Country:
Netherlands. Type of

Contract:

Temporary. Job Status:
Not Applicable. Hours Per Week: 38.0. Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme. Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No.

Sensing enabled by optomechanical systems

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a collaborative project between TU Delft (Simon Gröblacher’s group) and AMOLF (Ewold Verhagen’s group), centered around the development of cutting‑edge optomechanical sensors. The position is embedded within QSTeM, a recently established Testbed for mechanical sensing led by Dr. Letizia Catalini with the purpose of accelerating the introduction of optomechanical sensor technology to the market.

At QSTeM novel optomechanical sensors are designed, benchmarked, and developed with both academic and industrial partners.

The research conducted within this framework goes beyond fundamental proof‑of‑principle exploitation of the intrinsically high sensitivity of optomechanical platforms. Targeting applications ranging from bio‑medicine to defense, we are addressing critical practical aspects such as robustness, reproducibility, and system integration and packaging. This applied orientation creates an excellent opportunity to explore meaningful research questions while engaging directly with the challenges and needs faced by industry.

The successful candidate will support the ongoing sensor development, including on‑chip spectroscopy, IR‑ and pressure‑sensing, as well as future developments, such as accelerometry and magnetic field sensing. Moreover, the postdoc will actively contribute to measurements and benchmarking services for external partners. This includes performing characterization of sensor devices developed by collaborators, supporting QSTeM’s mission as a reliable and high‑performance testing facility.

At the Gröblacher Lab we have a vision: we thrive to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to learn, to live their passion and do their best work. We are dedicated to promoting equality, creating a safe environment for everyone, and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, socioeconomic background and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.

We truly think diversity is a strength and working in a diverse environment, and being exposed to a variety of perspectives makes us stronger scientists and better human beings.

While being part of the Gröblacher group at the Department of Quantum Nanoscience at the TU Delft— an exciting, collaborative environment with several world‑renowned research groups where the research is supported by state‑of‑the‑art facilities, in particular the cleanroom facilities for realizing next‑generation nanostructures — the postdoc will be primarily based at the testbed facility in Delft, working day‑to‑day alongside the joint teams.

This unique facility brings together researchers from AMOLF and TU Delft in a highly interdisciplinary and application‑driven setting, focused on advancing optomechanical sensing technologies. The working environment is collaborative and international, offering the opportunity to work closely with both academic teams and industrial partners.

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• PhD in optomechanics, nanophotonics, nano‑engineering or other related fields.
• Hands on experience with nanofabrication, quantum optics, photonics or nanomechanics.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Prior experience in squeezed light generation and/or quantum enhanced sensing protocols is a plus.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology…