Quantum Researcher (Postdoc) for Superconducting Quantum Computers

WMI - Walther Meissner Institute; Garching bei München; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WMI - Walther Meißner Institute in Garching, Germany, invites applications for a Quantum Researcher (Postdoc) to advance superconducting quantum computers. You will join an international team, drive research on qubits, couplers, materials, fabrication, and error correction, and push toward scalable, high-coherence processors.

You will publish results at international venues, collaborate with universities and industry partners, and contribute to the Munich Quantum Valley initiative.

Qualifications

• PhD required in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with microwave measurement, circuit design or nanofabrication.
• Excellent English communication and ability to publish and present.

Responsibilities

• Join an international team building superconducting quantum computers.
• Drive research in qubits, couplers, materials and fabrication.
• Develop long-range coupling architectures and extended QEC codes.
• Advance cryogenic materials, fabrication processes, and 3D integration.
• Improve readout and control, noise mitigation, and scalable processor development.
• Publish results at conferences and communicate quantum technology to the public.

Skills

Microwave measurement

Circuit design

Nanofabrication

Programming

AI

English communication

Education

PhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Design software

Job description

Quantum Researcher (Postdoc) for Superconducting Quantum Computers

WMI - Walther Meissner Institute

Garching, Germany

Do you want to shape the future of quantum computing? Superconducting quantum processors are scaling fast - and the next leap towards fault-tolerant quantum computing depends on novel approaches for qubits and couplers, new materials and fabrication processes, enhanced connectivity, long-range couplings, improved readout and control, as well as better protection against noise through intrinsically protected systems or improved error-correction codes. To tackle these challenges, we are strengthening our research at the Walther-Meißner-Institute of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities as part of the Munich Quantum Valley initiative.

What you will do:

• You will join a growing international team building quantum computers based on superconducting qubits;
• You will drive research in one or more of the following areas:
  • Fluxonium and other novel qubit types: design, fabrication and control of alternative qubits for higher noise protection;
  • Connectivity: novel long-range coupling architectures beyond nearest-neighbour layouts for denser, more flexible qubit connectivity;
  • Extended QEC codes: experimental realisation of quantum error correction codes that exploit enhanced connectivity;
  • Nanotechnology: novel materials, fabrication processes and 3D integration methods for higher coherence and reproducibility;
  • Control and Readout optimisation: improved readout schemes, multi-qubit gates, calibration and benchmarking as well as new methods for identifying and mitigating two-level system (TLS) and other types of noise.
  • o Transduction: coherent microwave-to-optical conversion to network superconducting quantum processors.
• You will work at the interface of fundamental science and technology development, collaborating closely with partners from universities, research institutes and start-ups;
• You will publish your results, present them at international conferences and workshops, and help communicate quantum technology to the public.

What you bring:

• You hold a PhD degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or a related field;
• You enjoy being a member of a world-leading academic team to explore novel, cutting-edge technologies together with partners from universities, research institutes, start-ups and industries;
• You work independently, take ownership of your projects, and bring creative, technology-driven ideas to a collaborative team, where you motivate others, coordinate shared goals, and take the lead when needed;
• You have excellent skills in microwave measurement, circuit design and/or micro-and nanofabrication - and you enjoy pushing technology to its limits to build high-quality, scalable quantum processors;
• Ideally, you have experience in quantum error correction concepts;
• You are familiar with cryogenic setups and the operation of dilution refrigerators;
• You have skills in programming, experience with AI, design software;
• You communicate clearly and write well in English.

Deadline 1 December