About the opportunity
The research position requires design experience for photonic integrated circuits, either through PhD study or equivalent industrial design. The ambition is to develop and validate standard workflows for circuit specification, simulation, modeling, layout and verification. The candidate should have an affinity for software engineering, an awareness of software package interoperability issues, and an ability to work with both commercial and open source tools and methods. The role is expected to enable the integration of design kits, intellectual property and compact models into automated design processes for photonic circuits. Funded by the European Chips Design Platform (EuroCDP), you will develop a full cloud-based photonic integrated circuit design flow using open-source methods and tools within the Photonic Integration group.
Salary and benefits
- Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, ranging from EUR 3,706 to EUR 5,760 gross base salary per month (full-time).
- 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus calculated based on annual gross base salary.
- Participation in the ABP pension scheme with TU/e paying 70% of the premium.
- Favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
- Selection model for additional fringe benefits.
- Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
- Excellent technical infrastructure and on-campus children's day care.
- Unlimited access to the modern on-campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
- Free 24/7 access to OpenUp for mental health support and expert guidance.
- Advancement prospects and development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops, and coaching.
- Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home, and the internet.
Who can apply?
- Doctoral education in electrical engineering or physical sciences or equivalent.
- Minimum three years of experience in photonic integrated circuit design.
- Experience with various design software, both graphical user interface- and script-based.
- Experience with automation and data analysis using Python.
- Ability to convert high-level requirements to design workflows.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Required documents
- CV
- Letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications
When to apply
- Published on 31 August 2026
- Last application date: 01 October 2026
How to apply
- Click the 'apply' button to send your CV and letter of application.
- Ensure all requested documents are submitted; incomplete applications may not be considered.
Additional information
- Applications sent by email and/or post will not be processed.
- A pre-employment screening such as a knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure.
- This position is a temporary, full-time role (1.0 FTE) with reference number 2026/526.
- The role is part of an EU-funded project named .. with project number RT203649 within program DECIDE.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Applicants holding doctoral education in electrical engineering or physical sciences or equivalent.
- Candidates with a minimum of three years of experience in photonic integrated circuit design.
- Professionals with strong experience in Python automation and script- or GUI-based design software.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, meaning relocation or commuting to Eindhoven is necessary if not local.
- Candidates should carefully verify visa requirements and the pre-employment screening process, including knowledge security checks.
- The position is temporary and full-time under an EU-funded project framework.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This full-time temporary role fits researchers and engineers looking to advance their careers by contributing to cloud-based photonic integrated circuit design workflows and gaining specialized EU-funded project experience within an academic setting.
Our take
Photonic circuit design specialists with strong software engineering affinity should seriously apply, while those unable to relocate to the Netherlands or lacking the required circuit design background will find it less suitable.
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