With this project, you will join a team of experimental quantum physicists at the Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute of the University of Amsterdam. We are using ultracold atoms and trapped ions as a means to investigate and utilize fascinating phenomena in quantum physics. We are particularly interested in developing novel platforms for quantum information science, quantum many-body physics, quantum sensing, and optical atomic clocks.

We are looking for someone who is excited about pushing novel types of ultracold atom experiments to new reals of AMO physics. You also should have

• a recent master in experimental ultracold atom or trapped ion physics.
• great team working skills.
• initiative and good time management skills.
• good communication skills in oral and written English.
• some experience with data analysis;
• strong letter of recommendation from master project supervisor;
• Beneficial skill: programming, including some languages of the following list: C, C++, Python, Matlab, Mathematica. Programming skills will be used to build experiment control systems, data analysis systems, and to perform numerical simulations of experiments.

We offer 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 to be discussed and lies preferably between April to September 2026. This employment 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.