Lead Spin-Photon Quantum Optics Scientist

Quandela; Palaiseau; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Company savings plan

Public transport subsidy

Mobility bonus

Health insurance (Alan)

Referral bonus

Childcare support

Gym subsidy

Job summary

Quandela, based at the IPVF campus in Palaiseau, near Paris, is seeking an experienced experimental scientist to join our Semiconductor Optics Team. You will drive spin-based optical experiments, test entanglement protocols and translate results into practical quantum building blocks for future multi-spin architectures.

You will independently design and execute complex investigations, shaping technical directions and collaborating with theory, electronics and semiconductor teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Spin Physics, Quantum Optics or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with spin-based quantum systems (control, readout or coherence measurements).
• Proven autonomy in designing, optimizing and troubleshooting complex quantum experiments.
• Strong understanding of quantum optics, spin coherence and experimental measurement techniques.
• Ability to lead scientific activities and make independent technical decisions.
• Comfortable collaborating across experimental, theory and engineering teams.
• Experience bridging academic research and industrial R&D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize optical experiments involving spin-photon sources.
• Implement optical control schemes for spin initialization, readout and manipulation.
• Characterize spin coherence, operation fidelity and entanglement quality.
• Independently drive experimental investigations, from design to validation.
• Structure and prioritize scientific activities, milestones and technical challenges.
• Troubleshoot complex experimental systems and propose technical improvements.
• Share expertise and support less experienced colleagues when relevant.
• Develop and validate photon-mediated spin-spin entanglement protocols.
• Collaborate with theory, electronics and semiconductor technology teams.
• Improve experimental robustness, reproducibility and system performance.
• Translate scientific results into demonstrators and technological building blocks for future multi-spin architectures.

Skills

Spin systems control

Quantum optics

Experiment design

Autonomy

Education

PhD in Spin Physics, Quantum Optics or related field

Tools

Cryogenic platforms

Fast electronics

Job description

Quandela, based at the IPVF campus in Palaiseau, near Paris, is seeking an experienced experimental scientist to join our Semiconductor Optics Team. You will drive spin-based optical experiments, test entanglement protocols and translate results into practical quantum building blocks for future multi-spin architectures.

You will independently design and execute complex investigations, shaping technical directions and collaborating with theory, electronics and semiconductor teams.