PhD Position in In-Operando Neuromorphic Optoelectronics, University of Twente (Raman and UV-Vis Sensing)

Job Description

The University of Twente has a funded PhD position in neuromorphic optoelectronics. You will use light to watch polymer electronic devices while they work. The project links Raman and UV-Vis spectroscopy with brain-inspired computing. It pays €3,204 to €4,051 a month.

At a glance

• Position: PhD candidate, 4 years, full time (vacancy 2629)
• Where: Hybrid Materials for Opto-electronics group, Faculty of Science and Technology, Enschede, Netherlands
• Pay: €3,204 a month in year 1, rising to €4,051 in year 4, plus 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus
• Supervisors: Dr Ivana Qianqi Lin and Prof. Christian Nijhuis, with Prof. Frederik Wurm
• Apply: 8 November 2026

What the neuromorphic optoelectronics PhD involves

• Develop in-situ optical sensing to check the stability and performance of polymer electronics without damaging them
• Choose and design conductive polymers, and make electronic devices from them
• Build an in-situ platform for UV-Vis, Raman and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
• Track charge transfer at interfaces, redox switching, doping and dedoping, morphology changes and local electric fields
• Model electrical and optical inputs and responses for energy-efficient neuromorphic computing
• Work with the Applied NanoPhotonics department and the Centre for Brain-Inspired Computing

Why this role matters

Neuromorphic chips could cut the energy that AI uses. Polymer devices are cheap and flexible, but they drift and degrade in ways that are hard to see. This project gives you tools to watch them in real time. You will train in spectroscopy, device making and modelling, a mix that opens doors in photonics, materials and chip research.

What University of Twente is looking for

• A BSc or MSc in physical chemistry or physics
• Proven hands-on skill in optics and spectroscopy
• Willingness to build an in-situ optical sensing platform
• Good coding and data-analysis skills, and interest in learning modelling for neuromorphic computing
• Comfort with organic functional materials, sample preparation and device fabrication
• Fluent English and good teamwork

Pay and location

The salary follows the Dutch university scale: €3,204 gross a month in year 1, rising to €4,051 in year 4. You also get 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% year-end bonus and an ABP pension. The appointment is for four years at 40 hours a week. The university offers relocation and immigration support. The work is on campus in Enschede, in the MESA+ NanoLab.

How to apply

Apply through the official University of Twente page. The closing date is 8 November 2026. Use the Apply button. Send a motivation letter, a detailed CV, one written reference from a former supervisor with contact details, and your BSc and MSc transcripts. Selection includes an interview and a scientific presentation, and screening is part of the procedure.

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