Research Associate for the Project “Large-scale entanglement in a cryogenic ytterbium tweezer a[...]

Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational institution in Hamburg is seeking a Research Associate for a project on large-scale entanglement in a cryogenic environment. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in physics, experience in experimental work, and skills in lasers, optics, ultra-high vacuum, or cryogenics. The position offers reliable remuneration and various benefits, including flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation per year.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration

Continuing education opportunities

Flexible working hours

Health management

30 days of vacation annually

Qualifikationen

• University degree in physics or relevant work experience.
• Strong background in experimental work is required.
• Experience with lasers, optics, ultra-high vacuum, or cryogenics is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and work well in an interdisciplinary field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and friendly nature are essential.
• Good communication in English is required.

Aufgaben

• Provide academic services within the project.
• Pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
• Develop a next-generation tweezer platform for ytterbium atoms.

Kenntnisse

Experimental work

Communication skills in English

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Ausbildung

University degree in physics

Tools

Lasers

Optics

Ultra-high vacuum

Cryogenics

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Your responsibilities include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. This research associate position is for the project “Large-scale entanglement in a cryogenic ytterbium tweezer array“ in the working group of Prof. Peter Schauss. The goal is to develop a next-generation tweezer platform for ytterbium atoms in a cryogenic environment to suppress losses, increase coherence times and improve fidelity of entanglement operations for future neutral atom quantum computers.

Your profile

• a university degree in physics or work experience in physics labs
• a strong background in experimental work
• prior experience in at least one of the following fields: lasers, optics, ultra-high vacuum, cryogenics
• self-motivated and working well in an interdisciplinary field
• excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly nature
• good communication skills in English

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

About Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

Equity and inclusion

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.