Nikhef is expanding the team working on the Einstein Telescope and the Virgo detector, and invite applications for a postdoc position in the framework of optical sensing and modeling.
The Postdoctoral position will focused on the development and optimization of phase cameras for the Virgo detector. This includes design of optical sensing schemes, modeling phase cameras and wavefront sensing in Finesse, analysis and interpretation of phase camera data, making comparison between simulations results and experimental data from Virgo, visiting the Virgo site for maintenance and installation of phase cameras, collaboration with Virgo commissioning and modeling teams, developing table-top experiments to test phase camera prototypes, collaboration with industries in the development of models and inference algorithms. Application deadline: September 15th, 2025.
Offer
The candidates will be employed by the NWO-I foundation, for a period of 2 years. The candidate will be embedded in the Nikhef Gravitational Wave group and stationed in Amsterdam. The salary is competitive, and the conditions of employment (https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/employees/) are excellent.
Requirements:
– A PhD in physics, optics, or a closely related field.
– Experience in optical simulations, interferometry.
– Experience in working in optical experiment.
– Proficiency in scientific programming (Python).
– The ability to collaborate and communicate well in English.
Application and Further information:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the ‘apply now’ button below. Please be prepared to upload a curriculum vitae and a motivation letter, and have the email addresses of at least two referents ready, who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for the application is September 15th, 2025. Anyway, the positions will be filled as soon as possible. For further information fell free to contact either Andreas Freise (a.freise(at)nikhef.nl) or Matteo Tacca (m.tacca(at)nikhef.nl).
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