Lead Quantum Measurement Architect (5-Year Term)

University of Jyväskylä; Finland; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physics at the University of Jyväskylä is seeking an experienced, hands-on Staff Scientist to serve as the technical cornerstone of our growing quantum measurement infrastructure.

This 5-year fixed-term position is designed for an experimentalist with postdoctoral or industry experience who thrives on solving complex measurement problems, building low-noise cryogenic setups, and mentoring junior researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Solid postdoctoral hands-on experience (typically 2+ years) in academic or industrial labs.
• Experience with millikelvin cryogenics and low-temperature electronic measurements.
• Practical expertise in RF/microwave techniques, high-frequency signal routing, or low-noise instrumentation.
• Strong skills in measurement automation and data acquisition.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate workflows across academic users and industrial partners.
• Direct experience with spin qubits, semiconductor quantum dots, or other solid-state qubit platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Architect for Quantum Infrastructure across academic and commercial partners.
• Cross-Departmental Measurement Expert across RF/microwave, cryogenic electronics, and quantum measurements.

Skills

Postdoctoral hands-on experience

RF/microwave techniques

Measurement automation

Excellent communication and organizing

Education

Doctorate in physics or electrical engineering

Tools

Millikelvin cryogenics

Low-temperature electronic measurements

Cryogenic electronics

Job description

The Department of Physics at the University of Jyväskylä is seeking an experienced, hands-on Staff Scientist to serve as the technical cornerstone of our growing quantum measurement infrastructure.

This 5-year fixed-term position is designed for an experimentalist with postdoctoral or industry experience who thrives on solving complex measurement problems, building low-noise cryogenic setups, and mentoring junior researchers.