Master Thesis – Quantum Magnetometry (all genders)

Silicon Austria Labs GmbH; Kleinsattel; Vor Ort; EUR 20.219 - 24.219; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meal allowance

Health coaching

Free coffee and fresh fruits

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

Silicon Austria Labs GmbH in Kleinsattel is seeking a master's student for a thesis in quantum magnetometry, focusing on experimental work in the Applied Quantum Sensing team.

Ideal candidates possess a solid academic background in quantum technologies or solid-state physics and show enthusiasm for lab work and Python programming. The position offers a gross salary of EUR 1.991 per month, with a duration of 6 months, and excellent workplace benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Must be an enrolled master's student from a university in EU.
• Solid academic background in quantum technologies or related areas.
• Enthusiasm for experimental work and laboratory settings.

Aufgaben

• Conduct experimental work in quantum magnetometry.
• Design and test quantum magnetometers.
• Develop quantum control protocols.

Kenntnisse

Python programming

Quantum technologies knowledge

Solid-state physics

English communication skills

Curiosity and open mindset

Ausbildung

Enrolled master's student in a technical field

Jobbeschreibung

Are you fascinated by quantum technologies and eager to contribute to cutting‑edge research?

Bringing together applied science and industry, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) conducts cutting‑edge research in Sensor Systems, Microsystems, Intelligent Wireless Systems, Power Electronics, and Embedded Systems. As part of our Photonic Systems research unit, the Applied Quantum Sensing Team is looking for a motivated Master’s student for an exciting Master Thesis focusing on quantum magnetometry.

Your future tasks include:

• Experimental work in the Applied Quantum Sensing team
• Design, assemble and test novel quantum magnetometers based on solid‑state spins in wide‑band gap semiconductors
• Develop novel quantum control protocols
• Implement software and hardware solutions

Your profile:

• Enrolled master student (university in EU) in a related, technical field
• Solid academic background in quantum technologies, solid‑state physics, optics, or spectroscopy.
• A passion for physics and a curious, open mindset.
• Enthusiasm for Python programming and fast‑paced lab work.
• Motivation to tackle challenges and contribute ideas within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent English communication skills (German is a plus).

Important Facts about SAL:

• Duration: 6 months
• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Family & children friendly – actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
• € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.
• Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non‑university research (Research CA). For this position, we offer a monthly gross salary of EUR 1.991, paid 14 times a year.