Senior Quantum Physicist — Semiconductors & Quantum Devices

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Retirement planning

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantum Physicist in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, to lead pioneering research in quantum phenomena in novel semiconductor materials. The role involves theoretical and experimental work in advanced physics laboratories, mentoring researchers, and contributing to grant proposals.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD with 7+ years post-doctoral experience, a strong publication record, and expertise in quantum mechanics and semiconductor device physics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics with specialization in Quantum Mechanics, Condensed Matter Physics, or Solid-State Physics.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-doctoral research experience in quantum/semiconductor physics.
• Proven publications in leading physics/materials science journals.
• Experience with quantum simulation software and advanced experimental techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical and experimental research on quantum effects in semiconductor materials.
• Develop and refine models describing quantum phenomena in device architectures.
• Design, fabricate, and characterize prototype semiconductor devices using quantum principles.
• Utilize low-temperature transport measurements and spectroscopy for data.
• Analyze complex data with computational methods and statistics.
• Collaborate across disciplines to achieve research objectives.
• Publish findings and present at conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to grants.

Skills

Quantum mechanics

Data analysis

Independent researcher

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Quantum simulation software

Low-temperature spectroscopy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantum Physicist in Upington, Northern Cape, ZA, to lead pioneering research in quantum phenomena in novel semiconductor materials. The role involves theoretical and experimental work in advanced physics laboratories, mentoring researchers, and contributing to grant proposals.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD with 7+ years post-doctoral experience, a strong publication record, and expertise in quantum mechanics and semiconductor device physics.