Postdoc in Open Quantum System Dynamics, Department of Quantum Nanoscience, TU Delft (ERC-Funded)

Location: hirify.global, Delft, Netherlands. The position is a two-year temporary appointment, with a preferred start date of 1 November 2026. Relocation to the Netherlands is discussed and supported through hirify.global's Coming to Delft Service.

Salary: €3,546–€5,538 per month, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Company

hirify.global is an international research university whose Faculty of Applied Sciences conducts fundamental and applied research in quantum and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, materials science, and related fields.

What you will do

• Investigate the spin dynamics of molecular and atomic spins on surfaces and in surface spin arrays.
• Develop a first-principles approach to quantify spin-phonon couplings for spins on surfaces.
• Model magnetic relaxation and calculate spin relaxation (T1) and coherence (T2) times.
• Combine periodic quantum embedding using pbcEOM-CC with coarse-grained strong-correlation and state-interaction treatments.
• Study spin-spin, spin-orbit, and Zeeman interactions in realistic surface environments.
• Contribute to design principles for extending the lifetimes of surface spins.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in open quantum system dynamics, solid-state physics, quantum many-body physics, or quantum information science.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary research teams.
• Interest in supervising Master's and PhD students and contributing to grant writing and applications.

Nice to have

• Experience with scientific programming.

Culture & Benefits

• Employment in an international and highly interdisciplinary research environment.
• Working week of 38–40 hours with a flexible schedule.
• ABP pension scheme and an individual employment package that can be adjusted annually.
• 232 leave hours per year for a 38-hour week, with options to buy or sell additional leave.
• Education, training, courses, supplemental health-insurance discounts, partially paid parental leave, and a vitality programme.
• Relocation information, settling-in events, and a Dual Career Programme for accompanying partners.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, CV, PhD thesis link and research description, and two relevant journal or conference publications.
• Applications are accepted online until 24 August 2026.
• A knowledge-security risk assessment is conducted during the final stages of recruitment.