Senior Scientist - Ion-trap Chips

Senior Scientist - Ion-trap Chips

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

Your future responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced scientist leading the development of ion-trap chips (ITCs) at SAL. You will become part of a highly motivated, international team committed to building up a European pilot line for realizing the building blocks of next generation quantum technology. Your work will be embedded in an international collaborative network.

Your tasks include:

• Coordination of ITC development and fabrication across different project partners, research units, laboratories and cleanroom facilities;
• Establishment of infrastructure for testing and operation of ITC devices;
• Support and consultancy project partners in designing ITCs for technological advancement of ion trap chips;
• Contribute to design, simulation, fabrication and characterization of new ion trap chips;
• Dissemination, communication and reporting of research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences;
• Coordination and alignment of activities with industrial and academic partners in the pilot line;
• Supervision of students;
• Activities in relevant networks;
• Project management;
• Project acquisition.

Your profile

• PhD in physics, quantum technology, electronics engineering or similar;
• 3+ years of experience in trapped-ion quantum technology;
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing is an advantage;
• Experience in industrial environment is an advantage;
• Proficiency in English. German or willingness to learn is an asset;
• Motivated team player with good communication skills;
• Personnel management experience is an advantage;
• Willingness to relocate to Austria/Villach;
• Willingness to travel.