Postdoc in Quantum Sensing & Spin Liquids

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 PDRA in Quantum Sensing under MARQUIS. The role combines sub‑Kelvin refrigeration, ultra‑low vibration techniques, high‑field magnets, SQUIDs and qubits, GHz data acquisition, and instrument design to advance spin liquid theory and high‑temperature superconductivity.

Garda vetting may apply; information package available on the University site. Salary range €47,273–€53,925 p.a.

Qualifications

• Experience with sub-Kelvin refrigeration concepts and cryogenics.
• Ability to operate ultra-low vibration experiments and control noise.
• Familiarity with high-field superconducting magnets and persistent operation.
• Knowledge of Josephson junctions, SQUIDs and superconducting qubits.
• Experience with GHz-bandwidth data acquisition and control electronics.
• Design and fabrication of scientific instruments; CAD, prototyping.
• Experience with spectroscopic imaging STM and low-temperature work.
• Knowledge of spin liquid theory related to correlated superconductivity.
• Data management and development of ML methods for image data.

Skills

Sub-Kelvin Refrigeration

Ultra-low Vibration

High-field Magnets

SQUIDs & Qubits

High-frequency Data Acquisition

Instrument Design

Spectroscopic Imaging STM

Spin Liquid Theory

Data Management & ML

Job description

University College Cork invites applications for a 24‑month fixed‑term PDRA in Quantum Sensing under MARQUIS. The role combines sub‑Kelvin refrigeration, ultra‑low vibration techniques, high‑field magnets, SQUIDs and qubits, GHz data acquisition, and instrument design to advance spin liquid theory and high‑temperature superconductivity.

Garda vetting may apply; information package available on the University site. Salary range €47,273–€53,925 p.a.