Quantum Physicist — NV Centres and Quantum Sensing

Constructor Labs; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Constructor Labs seeks a Quantum Physicist to lead the development of NV-centre sensing and magnetometry capabilities. The role combines experimental work and modelling with opportunities to contribute to IP and commercial pathways.

You will publish findings, collaborate with university groups, and supervise MSc projects while balancing remote work across Europe with regular on-site time in Bremen.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in physics with NV-centre or precision magnetic sensing focus.
• Hands-on experimental work and theoretical modelling experience.
• Proven publication record in relevant journals.
• Ability to write the code needed for experiments and data analysis.
• Clear scientific communication and ability to convey complex results.

Aufgaben

• Characterise NV-centre systems and magnetic sensors; calibrate and model performance.
• Develop digital twins of sensing platforms and validate against measurements.
• Apply machine learning to speed up bring-up and characterisation.
• Explore biomagnetism and medical/industrial sensing applications; collaborate on IP.
• Co-supervise MSc projects and contribute to teaching-lab design.
• Publish results and contribute to grant applications.

Kenntnisse

Experimental skills

Modelling

Publications track record

Coding

Scientific communication

Ausbildung

PhD in physics or closely related field

Jobbeschreibung

Quantum Physicist — NV Centres and Quantum Sensing

Germany

Location: Remote within Europe, with regular presence in Bremen

Direct Reports:None; supervision of students possible

Working Model: Remote / hybrid. Regular time on-site in Bremen.

Mission

Build our capability in quantum sensing and magnetometry. The role covers NV-centre systems, optically pumped magnetometry and precision magnetic sensing, applying modelling and machine learning to improve characterisation and bring-up, and taking the results towards applied and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Pillar 1 Sensing and Characterisation

• Model, calibrate and characterise NV-centre systems and magnetic-field sensors.
• Develop digital twins of sensing platforms and validate them against measurement.
• Apply machine learning to improve bring-up and characterisation time.

Success Metrics and KPIs: sensitivity and calibration-time improvements demonstrated on real systems.

Pillar 2 Applied and Commercial

• Explore applied sensing in biomagnetism and medical and industrial diagnostics.
• Work with Constructor's IP function where the work is patentable.
• Assess and develop spin-off and licensing pathways within the Constructor ecosystem.

Success Metrics and KPIs: invention disclosures, applied use cases validated.

Pillar 3 Research and Teaching

• Publish, and collaborate with Constructor University faculty and external sensing groups.
• Contribute to grant applications in quantum sensing.
• Co-supervise MSc projects and contribute to teaching-lab design.

Success Metrics and KPIs: publications, collaborations, student projects supervised.

Requirements

Experience

• PhD in physics, with experience in NV centres, optically pumped magnetometry or precision magnetic sensing.
• Hands-on experimental work as well as modelling.
• Track record of publication.
• Able to write the code you need.
• Interest in applied and commercial outcomes alongside the research.
• This is a capability we are building, not one you are joining.
• Clear scientific communication.

Education & Languages

• PhD in physics or a closely related field.

What This Role Is (and Is Not)

This role IS

• A chance to build a sensing capability rather than join one.
• Research with a route to IP and commercial application.
• Real breadth across modelling and experiment.

This role is NOT

• A purely academic postdoc.
• A role confined to modelling.
• A role without commercial orientation.