You will perform scientific research in atomic quantum physics which involves setting up state-of-the-art electronic, optical and vacuum equipment. In addition, it will be required to perform data analysis and programming for experiment control. You will present your work in scientific publications and at conferences. Your work will result in the completion of a scientific thesis on the topic of trapped ion quantum computing and precision spectroscopy. You will work in a small team of other students and postdocs that are supervised by the PI. You will also act as a teaching assistant in a course at the University of Amsterdam and supervise master and bachelor students doing projects in the laboratory.

• at least 8 months of master project in experimental ultracold atom or trapped ion group;
• good team working skills;
• good English skills;

For MSCA PhD positions it is required that the applicant shall, at the date of recruitment, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.

A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week ranges between € 3,059 to  € 3,881 (Scale P). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile PhD candidate is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants.

The preferred starting date is 1 April 2026 or as soon as possible after that. This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.