Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Sensing with Cold Atoms

Universiteit van Amsterdam
Full-time Amsterdam, North Holland Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Job Description

What are you going to do

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You will be working on:

  • Developing a numerical model for the systematic effects in inertial quantum sensors based on optimally controlled light pulses for matter-wave manipulation. The model will be used to estimate the transportable quantum gravimeter accuracy under different conditions. For this, the candidate will work closely with our industry partner (Q-CTRL).
  • Building and developing hardware components for the experiment at UVA and will lead the assembling of a specific optical bench dedicated for the New Brunswick experiment, in collaboration with the local start-up in Amsterdam.
  • You will also have a leadership role, mentoring graduate students in a laboratory setting, and will have the opportunity to write research papers and funding applications, present results at scientific conferences, and develop IP in the form of patents.

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Posted: March 02, 2026
    Deadline: April 11, 2026