VSPARTICLE (VSP) is an ambitious nanotechnology company that is on a mission to change the world of material development. For the development of clean energy and sensing applications, millions of new materials need to be explored.

VSP develops cutting-edge technology that unlocks and accelerates the discovery of novel materials with advanced properties—materials that can contribute to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges in green hydrogen, gas sensing and batteries.

Your job with us

As a Sensing Applications Specialist, you bridge customers and product development to push the boundaries of sensing with nanoporous materials. You run and coordinate multiple technical projects, generate proof points to validate VSP technology, and support characterization with our in-house SEM. You connect technical excellence with commercial impact to accelerate customer adoption. You also support Sales & Marketing by providing technical input during the sales process, representing VSP at conferences, and assisting with marketing content to maximize customer success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute (lab work) and manage reporting of projects (EU projects, national subsidises, and R&D projects) focused on the development of sensing devices based on nanoporous layers using VSP technology.

• Get new insights on the nanoporous layers’ structural/composition properties that can be used to push the limits of performance of gas sensing applications.

• Draft internal reports and project proposals, research articles and abstract for international conferences related with the development of Sensing & Advance functional devices using VSP technology.

• Give technical assistance during the sale journey with customers interested in developing sensing and devices based on functional materials using VSP technology.

• Guide and assist on the marketing content generation.

• Give feedback to the Product Development team concerning VSP technology and equipment and potential upgrades needed to improve fit between VSP technology and Sensing applications. Further validate the new product/prototyping features.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A PhD or a Master’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant work experience in Physics or Chemistry.

• Ideally, background in the development of sensing devices based on nanostructures.

• Proficient in nanostructure characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, TEM, etc) and data analyses and interpretation.

• Project management skills are a strong plus

• Basic business understanding to align technical work with commercial goals.

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot experimental and technical challenges.

• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including R&D, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English, other languages seen as a strong bonus

Why Join VSPARTICLE?

We are an ambitious scale-up where you can truly make an impact—contributing to revolutionizing materials development and enabling industry and researchers to tackle global challenges such as green hydrogen production.

At VSP, we offer:

• Salary between € 4507 - € 5750

• A modern office with lab facilities in the heart of Delft

• Flexibility for hybrid work

• A non-hierarchical structure and a diverse, international team

• Free daily lunch and regular social events

• 30 vacation days, pension scheme, travel allowance, SARs package, and a personal development budget

• The possibility to lease a bicycle through the company plan

Ready to Apply?

If VSParticle and this opportunity excite you, we encourage you to apply via our career site.

Questions before applying? Want to chat more about VSP and the role? Reach out to our People & Culture Manager, Astrid van Doorn- 088-3080416 hr@vsparticle.com

Note: VSPARTICLE does not accept unsolicited resumes or collaboration requests from third-party recruiters.