TU Delft is recruiting an Assistant Professor to develop advanced polarimetric optical sensors for Earth and (exo-)planetary exploration. The position focuses on space remote sensing, optics, polarimetry and photonics, with applications in Earth observation and planetary science. Hosted in the Space Engineering Department within the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, the role combines experimental and theoretical research, teaching, student mentoring and integration of new technologies into real space missions, contributing to future developments in space instrumentation and remote sensing.