Masters / PhD

A fast-growing sector with real world impact / Graduates like you play a vital role in pushing boundaries and driving change. You’ll be supported all the way as you take the first steps in your career and grow into a valued player in our expanding industry. Explore how you can light the way to a brighter future.

Job opportunities / Whether you’re looking to apply your skills in practical settings or to dive into research, there are plenty of places where you can make an impact in the Dutch Photonic Chip Industry.

Research

Your expertise as a PhD student or scientist will be crucial in delivering breakthroughs in our emerging industry. From pioneering new materials to optimizing optical systems, you will directly contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements. Here are just two of many opportunities waiting for you:

Photonics research scientist: you’ll carry out fundamental and applied research for developing new photonics materials, devices and systems. Your responsibilities will include requirements traceability and compliance management.
Optical engineer: you’ll design and test optical systems and components, from lenses and lasers to fibre optics.

Development

The Dutch Photonic Chip Industry is built on practical skills. You can help drive it forward by designing innovative devices, working on next-generation communication systems, or integrating photonics technologies into everyday products. Here are just two of many opportunities with which you can launch your career:

Development engineer: you’ll design and prototype products in the lab, set up a modern photonics lab, simulate new photonics systems and ensure the lab meets the required safety standards.
Application solution engineer: you’ll have technical responsibility for designing and supplying the perfect solution for each customer. You’ll be supported in growing into a role in which you’ll create the conceptual design, work on the detailed design with a team, assemble and test the components, as well as validate the complete solution, deliver the final product and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What can I expect?

To be challenged

Our industry is evolving and growing all the time. Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities as you tackle complex problems and work with cutting edge tech.

To be part of a team

You’ll join a vibrant multidisciplinary community built on collaboration. You’ll work alongside experts, entrepreneurs and innovators from a wide range of backgrounds, united by a passion for sharing ideas and realising goals to make sure we grow together.

To make an impact

Your work with photonic chips will genuinely change the world, from enhancing communication technologies to revolutionising medical diagnostics.

To grow

You’ll be offered continuous learning and development opportunities. Whether you’re looking to pursue further academic research or climb the professional ladder, this is the place to advance your career.