Your Job:

This position focuses on developing, operating, and characterizing superconducting quantum devices. Your tasks in detail are:

Development of novel methods for experimentation, fabrication, and characterization
Develop gate implementations, benchmarking and algorithms
Work on the interdisciplinary challenges in systems engineering
Install and improve experimental setups and fabrication tools
Supervising and guiding Master and PhD students
Active participation in project meetings and events
Presenting and publishing the research on an international stage

Your Profile:

PhD in physics or related with a background in the field of experimental quantum information
Deep knowledge of solid state physics and/or quantum information
Experience with microfabrication and/or operating and calibrating quantum systems
Experience with hardware interfacing programming in Python
Team-oriented and highly motivated to work in an experimental laboratory
A background in quantum computing as well as experience with cryogenics, signal delivery, materials optimization, and microwave control are highly preferred qualifications

Please feel free to apply for the position even if you do not have all the required skills and knowledge. We may be able to teach you missing skills during your induction.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
Extensive company health management
Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

Find out more and get to know us: https://go.fzj.de/pgi-13

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13-14, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.