Post-Doctoral Quantum Sensing & Qubit Researcher

University College Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a 24-month fixed-term, full-time PDRA role within the MARQUIS project, focused on macroscopic quantum science and technology. The successful candidate will contribute to cryogenic instrumentation, spin noise spectroscopy and quantum sensing studies using advanced QSNAP1/TERTIA/ANDROMEDA platforms.

Ideal applicants will combine experimental skills in sub-Kelvin cryogenics, SQUIDs and high-field magnets with data analysis, software development and

Qualifications

• Experience in sub-Kelvin refrigeration concepts.
• Knowledge of ultra-low vibration techniques.
• Experience with superconducting magnets up to 20 Tesla.
• Familiar with SQUIDs, Josephson junctions and superconducting qubits.
• Data acquisition and analysis with ML techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop multifunctional millikelvin STM and spin noise microscope concepts.
• Conduct high-field cryogenic experiments with precise control.
• Manage data and develop software for image-array data analysis.

Skills

Sub-Kelvin refrigeration

Ultra-low vibration techniques

High-field superconducting magnets

SQUIDs & qubits

High-frequency data acquisition

Instrument design & fabrication

Quantum spin liquid theory

Data management & ML

Job description

University College Cork invites applications for a 24-month fixed-term, full-time PDRA role within the MARQUIS project, focused on macroscopic quantum science and technology. The successful candidate will contribute to cryogenic instrumentation, spin noise spectroscopy and quantum sensing studies using advanced QSNAP1/TERTIA/ANDROMEDA platforms.

Ideal applicants will combine experimental skills in sub-Kelvin cryogenics, SQUIDs and high-field magnets with data analysis, software development and