A 2-year postdoc position on Quantum Photonics for Security
Here we aim to setup a hardware-authenticated secure quantum communication link between the UT and the University of Applied Sciences, Saxion. The candidate will set up, test, and operate the link, contributing to high-impact research with strong publication potential.
We are looking for a postdoc candidate to work on low-loss silicon nitride integrated photonics for security applications. You will setup, test and optimise the quantum communication link and add the authentication chips that were recently developed in the group. Where possible we’ll use integrated photonics nanofabrication techniques to make these waveguides in the UT’s Nanolab, analyse the results and make proof-of-principle demonstrations in the domain of quantum optics. The work is expected to lead to high-quality scientific publications, showcasing advances in secure quantum communication and integrated photonics.”
Your home base will be within the Adaptive Quantum Optics (AQO) chair [www.utwente.nl/aqo] in the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente.
Your supervisor will be Prof. Pepijn Pinkse (AQO). We work closely together with our UT colleagues in the ANP department and from Saxion.
Information and application
Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before October 24, 2025 and should include:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications, motivations to apply for this position.
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, a list of publications.
For more information regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Prof.dr. Pepijn Pinkse, p.w.h.pinkse@utwente.nl
Screening is part of the selection process.
About the department
Adaptive Quantum Optics (AQO) combines adaptive methods to counteract or even exploit disorder in nanophotonic systems in combination with quantum states of light. Within AQO, we employ adaptive systems designed to compensate for fluctuations and randomness inherent in nanophotonic structures. Whether exploring natural or artificial multiple-scattering photonic media or engineered nanophotonic structures, we strive to uncover the underlying principles that govern their behavior.
AQO stands as a beacon at the intersection of quantum optics, nanooptics, and security, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration.
About the organisation
The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.
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