About the position
PhD Position Quantum Torsional Resonators
In the project, you will design, fabricate, and measure nanomechanical resonators coupled to superconducting quantum circuits with the aim of exploring the fundamental limits of the quantum behaviour of heavy, macroscopic objects.
You will work with a team funded by an ERC Advanced proposal to do this using a radical new approach based on silicon nitride ribbon torsional resonators coupled directly via magnetic flux to a superconducting qubit.
You will develop skills to become an expert in complex nanofabrication as well as an expert in quantum measurements and control with superconducting quantum bits.
You will meet regularly with your supervisors and other team members, and also be encouraged to develop and explore your own ideas.
Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with local and international colleagues working in both experimental and theoretical fields to enable you to learn and execute world-leading research.
Job requirements
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Please apply no later than 15 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
Cover letter motivating how your research experience aligns with the nanofabrication and qubit work needed of the applicant in the project
EUfunded This is an EU funded project, named QTORSION, with project number 101266833, within program HE / ERC
You can apply online.
What you’ll bring
- An MSc degree in physics
- An MSc degree in electrical or mechanical engineering could also be suitable if strongly motivated by experience with quantum mechanics or nanomechanics
- To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component.
- Transcripts of your MSc and Bachelor degrees
- 1 page synopsis of your MSc thesis results
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Netherlands
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Salaried
You will work with a team funded by an ERC Advanced proposal to do this using a radical new approach based on silicon nitride ribbon torsional resonators coupled directly via magnetic flux to a superconducting qubit.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3204 - €4051 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution.
EUfunded This is an EU funded project, named QTORSION, with project number 101266833, within program HE / ERC
Salary range:
€3204 - €4051 - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Research area
- Energy storage
- Methods
- Microscopy
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 21 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 15 Oct 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 21 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Sep 2026
We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
How to apply
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Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 15 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can address your application to Gary Steele.
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
Apply now »
https://careers.tudelft.nl/talentcommunity/apply/1372409457/?locale=en_US
Contact: G.A.Steele@tudelft.nl
Original sources
https://careers.tudelft.nl/job/Delft-PhD-Position-Quantum-Torsional-Resonators-2628-CD/1372409457/ ↗
https://careers.tudelft.nl/talentcommunity/apply/1372409457/?locale=en_US ↗
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