Senior Scientist - Ion-trap Chips

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs; Villach; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs in Villach, Austria, seeks a Senior Scientist to lead development of ion-trap chips and related quantum technology applications. You will join an international team building a European pilot line for ion-trap chips, contributing to design, testing, and collaboration with industry and academia.

The role involves infrastructure setup, project management, and mentoring students, with opportunities to shape future quantum technology building blocks in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in physics, quantum tech, electronics or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in trapped-ion quantum technology.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing is an advantage.
• Experience in an industrial environment is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English; German or willingness to learn is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish infrastructure and test setups for ion trap devices and develop ion trap systems for quantum tech applications.
• Coordinate and align internal efforts with industrial/academic partners in the pilot line.
• Contribute to design, simulation and characterization of new ion trap chips.
• Disseminate findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Supervise students and participate in relevant networks.
• Engage in project management and funding acquisition.

Skills

PhD in physics

Ion-trap quantum technology

Project management

Team leadership

English proficiency

Willingness to relocate

Willingness to travel

Communication skills

Education

PhD in physics, quantum technology, electronics engineering or similar

Job description

Senior Scientist - Ion-trap Chips

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

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