Postdoc: SiGe Cryogenic Amplifiers for Quantum Qubits

CIC nanoGUNE; España; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CIC nanoGUNE in Spain is offering a Postdoctoral position in Cryogenic electronics for Quantum Computing. The project aims to develop low-noise, low-power cryogenic amplifiers for solid-state qubits and to integrate with silicon spin qubit devices.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of IC designers and quantum scientists, define amplifier specifications, test at room and cryogenic temps, and contribute to software tools for automated measurements.

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, physics or related field.
• Proficiency with Python.
• Expertise in RF or microwave electronics.
• Ability to independently design and run complex experiments; analyze data and prepare reports.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Inquisitive, logical problem-solving approach.
• Experience with semiconductor quantum dots.
• Experience developing software interfaces to hardware/instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Characterise SiGe microwave low-noise cryogenic amplifiers (LNA) including S-parameters and noise temperature.
• Benchmark LNAs with silicon spin qubit devices.
• Contribute to schematic design and simulation of next-gen LNAs.
• Assist commissioning and optimisation of cryogenic infrastructure for quantum device testing.
• Write and maintain software tools for measurement automation and data analysis.
• Perform rigorous analysis of experimental results to support internal decisions and manuscripts.

Skills

Python

RF microwave

Experiment design

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

PhD in electrical engineering or physics or related field

Job description

CIC nanoGUNE in Spain is offering a Postdoctoral position in Cryogenic electronics for Quantum Computing. The project aims to develop low-noise, low-power cryogenic amplifiers for solid-state qubits and to integrate with silicon spin qubit devices.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of IC designers and quantum scientists, define amplifier specifications, test at room and cryogenic temps, and contribute to software tools for automated measurements.