Penning-Trap Quantum Ops Scientist - Flexible Hours

ZuriQ; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Equity participation

30 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Zusammenfassung

ZuriQ is building the next generation of quantum computers using Penning‑trap technology. You will operate and develop prototype systems, design experimental sequences, and translate results into improvements.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to advance a scalable quantum computing platform while shaping the technical direction of the experiments. Join a startup with significant influence on platform evolution, opportunity for ownership, and flexible working arrangements in Zurich.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or equivalent practical experience in experimental physics or quantum optics.
• Hands‑on experience with experimental quantum systems, preferably trapped‑ion.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, data analysis, and visualization.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills; ability to document work and present results.

Aufgaben

• Operate, maintain, and optimize Penning‑trap quantum computing experiments on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Characterize qubit properties and quantum operations to improve performance.
• Diagnose issues across optical, electronic, and control systems and implement solutions.
• Develop automated measurement and calibration routines using Python and other tools.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate subsystems and advance platform capabilities.
• Design and execute experiments to validate new concepts and milestones.
• Establish procedures and metrics to improve reproducibility and reliability.

Kenntnisse

Python for control

Experimental physics know‑how

Scientific writing

Independent work

Cross‑functional collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in experimental physics/quantum optics/atomic physics

Tools

FPGA-based control

Laser systems knowledge

Vacuum systems/cryogenics

Jobbeschreibung

ZuriQ is building the next generation of quantum computers using Penning‑trap technology. You will operate and develop prototype systems, design experimental sequences, and translate results into improvements.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to advance a scalable quantum computing platform while shaping the technical direction of the experiments. Join a startup with significant influence on platform evolution, opportunity for ownership, and flexible working arrangements in Zurich.