PhD in Low-Temperature Plasma Modelling for Semiconductor Processing

6 Apr 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics
Physics » Computational physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline

5 May 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)

Country

Netherlands

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you eager to combine your physics knowledge with your programming skills? Do you like studying physical systems with wide impact in society? Then, this PhD position is ideal for you!
Information

• This PhD project aims to develop advanced fluid models for low-temperature plasmas operating at low pressure, targeting applications in the semiconductor industry. The project will focus on improving the physical description of low-collisionality regimes by resolving the momentum balance of individual plasma species.
• You will implement new modelling approaches in state-of-the-art plasma simulation platforms, such as nonPDPSIM and HPEM , in the context of plasma etching and EUV-induced plasmas.
• You will join the group of Elementary Processes in Gas Discharges at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a leading research group in plasma physics, having the opportunity to work collaboratively with several graduate and undergraduate students.
• You will benefit from close interaction with semiconductor partners, including ASML.

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/359918/phd-in-low-temperature-plasma-m…

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in Physics or Engineering.
• Programming proficiency (e.g. in Fortran, C++, Python or Matlab).
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and interested in collaborating with industrial partners.
• Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Additional Information
Benefits

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities , scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process .
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment . Build on your career at TU/e!

Selection process

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.
We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Additional comments

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Dr. Tiago Cunha Dias, t.cunha.dias@tue.nl .
Visit our website for more information about the application process . You can also contact HR services, hrservices.apse@tue.nl .
Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video .
Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/359918/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

TU/e

Country

Netherlands

City

Eindhoven

Postal Code

5612AZ

Street

De Zaale

Geofield

Contact

City

Eindhoven

Website

http://www.tue.nl/

Street

De Rondom 70

Postal Code

5612 AP

STATUS: EXPIRED

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