PhD-Position - Development of scalable superconducting quantum systems

Forschungszentrum Jülich; Jülich; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days annual leave

Comprehensive health and well-being program

Support for doctoral studies

Flexible working hours

Zusammenfassung

Forschungszentrum Jülich is seeking a candidate with a Master's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering to design superconducting quantum circuits and operate quantum systems. Responsibilities include setting up cryogenic measurements and performing device calibrations.

Ideal candidates have experience in quantum computing, Python programming, and thrive in an experimental lab environment. The position offers excellent benefits, including flexible hours, annual leave, and a supportive team atmosphere in Aachen.

Qualifikationen

• Willingness to work in laboratory and cleanroom environments.
• Ideally, initial experience in a technical or scientific environment.
• Background in quantum computing and experience with cryogenics or microwave control preferred.

Aufgaben

• Design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits.
• Setting up experimental systems for cryogenic measurements.
• Development of Python code to operate quantum systems.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of solid state physics and/or quantum information

Experience with programming, preferably with Python

Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level)

Team-oriented and motivated

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Responsibilities

• Design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits
• Setting up experimental systems for cryogenic measurements
• Development of a microwave quantum control & readout stack
• Development of Python code to operate quantum systems
• Detailed experimental characterization of superconducting qubits to quantify performance and identify limiting physical mechanisms
• Perform quantum device calibrations, benchmarking, and run quantum algorithms
• Presenting and publishing the research on an international stage

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Willingness to work in laboratory and cleanroom environments
• Ideally, initial experience in a technical or scientific environment (e.g., cleanroom, laboratory)
• Knowledge of solid state physics and/or quantum information
• Experience with programming, preferably with Python
• Fluent written and spoken English (at least C1 level according to CEFR)
• Team-oriented and highly motivated to work in an experimental laboratory
• Background in quantum computing as well as experience with cryogenics, signal delivery, microfabrication, materials optimization, and microwave control are highly preferred

Benefits

• Motivated, interdisciplinary team environment at one of the largest research institutions in Europe
• Access to excellent scientific and technical facilities
• Support for doctoral studies with continuous, expert guidance from your academic supervisor
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible working location after consultation
• 30 days annual leave
• Comprehensive health and well-being programme, including sports and recreational activities
• Campus experience with sports facilities and cafeteria
• Competitive remuneration: Pay group 13 (75%) of TVöD-Bund with additional year-end bonus and capital-forming benefits

Additional Information

• Location: Aachen
• Start date: to the next possible date
• Position term: initially 3.5 years with prospect of longer-term employment
• Application deadline: until the position has been successfully filled

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g., in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation/identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realise their potential is important to us.