Senior Scientist - Ion-trap chips

Silicon Austria Labs GmbH; Villach; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation support

Zusammenfassung

Silicon Austria Labs in Villach, Austria, seeks an experienced scientist to lead the development of ion-traps and their applications as part of its European pilot line for ion-trap chips.

You will coordinate with partners, design and test ion-trap systems, supervise students, publish findings, and help secure funding. The role requires a PhD and 3+ years in trapped-ion quantum tech, willingness to relocate to Austria, and strong communication in English.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in physics or a related field with focus on quantum tech.
• 3+ years of trapped-ion quantum technology experience.
• Experience in industrial environments is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Establishment of infrastructure and set-ups for testing and operation of ion trap devices and development of ion trap systems for Quantum technology applications.
• Coordination and alignment of internal efforts and activities with industrial and academic partners in the pilot line.
• Contribution to design, simulation and characterization of new ion trap chips.
• Dissemination, communication and reporting of research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Supervision of students.
• Activities in relevant networks.
• Project management.
• Project and funding acquisition.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Communication skills

People management

Ausbildung

PhD in physics / quantum technology / electronics engineering

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an experienced scientist leading the development of ion-traps and their applications at SAL. You will become part of a highly motivated, international team committed to building up a European pilot line for ion-trap chips (ITCs) realizing the building blocks of next generation quantum technology. Your work will be embedded in an international collaborative network.

Your future tasks include:

• Establishment of infrastructure and set-ups for testing and operation of ion trap devices and development of ion trap systems for Quantum technology applications.
• Coordination and alignment of internal efforts and activities with industrial and academic partners in the pilot line.
• Contribution to design, simulation and characterization of new ion trap chips.
• Dissemination, communication and reporting of research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Supervision of students.
• Activities in relevant networks.
• Project management.
• Project and funding acquisition.

Your profile:

• PhD in physics, quantum technology, electronics engineering or similar
• 3+ years of experience in trapped-ion quantum technology
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing is an advantage
• Experience in industrial environment is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English. German or willingness to learn is an asset.
• Motivated team player with good communication skills.
• Personnel management experience is an advantage
• Willingness to relocate to Austria/Villach.
• Willingness to travel.

Important Facts about SAL:

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria - relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• 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.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the "Klimaticket")
• 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.

About us:

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain...