Ion Trap Quantum Tech Research Assistant

Natural Sciences - Institut for Fysik og Astronomi; Denmark; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for a two-year research assistant position in the Quantum Technology Lab at the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining trapped ion quantum technology setups in the Ion Trap Group, including building a teaching ion-trap setup and running experiments.

The successful candidate should bring hands-on experience with ion traps and laser systems, RF electronics, vacuum handling, and laser stabilization methods.

Qualifications

• Experience in cold trapped ion research.
• Experience with ion traps and laser technology.
• Background in building teaching ion trap setups.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain laser systems.
• Knowledge of RF electronics and analog/digital control.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and running a novel linear rf ion trap setup for teaching purposes.
• Handling existing CW laser systems including commercial external cavity diode laser systems, TiSa-lasers, fiber-lasers for trapped ion experiments.
• Handling (electro-)optical setups for controlling the frequency and shaping the power level of CW laser.
• Help developing experimental control systems based on the platform ARTIQ (ARTIQ)

Skills

Trapped ion research

Ion trap construction

CW laser systems

Laser power control

RF electronics

UHV vacuum handling

Optical stabilization

Rubidium clocks

GPS synchronization

Tools

ARTIQ

Job description

Aarhus University invites applications for a two-year research assistant position in the Quantum Technology Lab at the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining trapped ion quantum technology setups in the Ion Trap Group, including building a teaching ion-trap setup and running experiments.

The successful candidate should bring hands-on experience with ion traps and laser systems, RF electronics, vacuum handling, and laser stabilization methods.