PhD Position in-Operando Neuromorphic OptoElectronics at University of Twente

About the opportunity

As a PhD student, you will work on a project focused on developing in-situ optical sensing for polymer-based electronics: using light to non-invasively inspect, understand, and improve their stability and performance, with the aim to develop energy-efficient optoelectronic devices. You will select and design conductive polymers, fabricate electronics devices, then build in-situ UV-Vis/Raman/surface enhanced Raman spectroscopies platform to reveal hidden processes such as interfacial charge transfer, redox switching, doping and dedoping, morphology dynamics, and local electric field effects. You will model electrical and optical inputs and responses for energy-efficient computing as a proof of concept. Conduct your research at the University of Twente in the Hybrid Materials for Opto-electronics group and Sustainable Polymer Chemistry group, within the Department of Molecules and Materials and the MESA+ Institute.

Salary and benefits

• Appointment for 4 years as a PhD researcher.
• Salary ranging from EUR 3,204 gross per month in the first year to EUR 4,051 gross per month in the 4th year.
• Professional and personal development program within Graduate School Twente.
• Terms of employment in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO).
• Holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• Pension as part of the solid Dutch scheme (ABP).
• Support for relocation and immigration.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities on a large campus.

Who can apply?

• Hold a BSc or MSc in Physical Chemistry or Physics.
• Proven experimental skill in optics and spectroscopies.
• Willingness to build in-situ optical sensing platform.
• Good coding and analysis skills, with a willingness to develop modelling skills towards neuromorphic computing.
• Comfortable with organic-based functional materials and sample preparation/fabrication.
• Strong passion for science and exceptional motivation as a researcher.
• Fluent in English and able to work well in a team.

Required documents

• Personal motivation letter, emphasizing specific interest and motivation
• Detailed CV
• One reference from a former supervisor (written recommendation) with contact details
• Academic transcripts of BSc and MSc education

When to apply

• Application deadline is 8 November 2026.

How to apply

• Submit your application online via the apply button by the deadline with all required documents.
• Undergo application review by the selection committee.
• Attend the 1st interview (online or in person), which may include a short presentation.
• Attend the 2nd interview to discuss job content, skills, and talents.
• Receive and accept the employment offer, followed by screening if applicable.

Additional information

• An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure.
• Screening is part of the procedure.
• Applications submitted by means other than the indicated portal will not be considered.