ARCNL Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography (ARCNL) invites exceptional researchers to apply for the ARCNL Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship aims to attract top scientific talent to conduct groundbreaking research in collaboration with academia and the high-tech industry.
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area
- Ultrafast Science
- Nanophotonics
- Materials Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- A PhD in physics or a related field (completed or expected within one year).
- Excellent academic and publication record.
- Self-driven, creative, and capable of independent research.
- Strong analytical, experimental, and/or computational skills.
- Excellent scientific writing and communication abilities.
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and manage research projects.
- Potential to supervise MSc/PhD students.
Job Description
The ARCNL Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowship provides a dynamic environment to accelerate research in cutting-edge topics related to semiconductor technologies. The fellow will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and will work closely with industry partners, particularly ASML, to tackle real-world high-tech challenges. The role involves collaboration with researchers from diverse fields and may include project management responsibilities.
How to Apply
- Identify your preferred research topic and ARCNL group by visiting ARCNL Website.
- Contact the relevant group leader to discuss your initial project idea.
- Develop your project proposal in consultation with the group leader.
- Submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (including contact details for 3 references)
- List of publications
- 2-page project proposal
- 1-page motivation letter (including your reasons for choosing this group, why ARCNL, and your research motivations).
Last Date to Apply
January 31, 2026
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Marjan Fretz at m.fretz@arcnl.nl.







