Remote-First Senior Quantum Physicist — Research Leader

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Home office stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and professional dev (e)

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantum Physicist for a remote‑first research role. You will design and execute complex quantum experiments, and contribute to theoretical developments while collaborating with a global network of scientists.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Quantum Physics, 5+ years post‑doctoral experience, and a strong publication record. You will mentor researchers, write grant proposals, and work across quantum optics, information science, and computing platforms.

Qualifications

• PhD in Quantum Physics required with strong publication record.
• 5+ years post‑doctoral research experience in quantum physics or related area.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and execute complex quantum experiments with meticulous result analysis.
• Conduct theoretical research into advanced quantum phenomena (entanglement, superposition, quantum computing).
• Contribute to development of quantum sensing and measurement techniques for high precision.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across computational scientists and engineers.
• Author and present findings in peer‑reviewed journals and conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to department growth.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and support grant proposals.

Connaissances

Quantum mechanics

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Publications

Independent work

Grant writing

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Formation

PhD in Quantum Physics

5+ years post‑doctoral research experience

Outils

Experimental quantum optics

Atomic physics

Solid‑state quantum systems

Quantum computing platforms

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantum Physicist for a remote‑first research role. You will design and execute complex quantum experiments, and contribute to theoretical developments while collaborating with a global network of scientists.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Quantum Physics, 5+ years post‑doctoral experience, and a strong publication record. You will mentor researchers, write grant proposals, and work across quantum optics, information science, and computing platforms.