Senior Scientist - Ion-trap Chips

Senior Scientist - Ion-trap Chips

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

From € 4.868 per month gross

Your future responsibilities

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

Your tasks include:

• Establishment of infrastructure and set-ups for testing and operation of ion trap devices and development of ion trap systems for Quantum technology applications.
• Coordination and alignment of internal efforts and activities with industrial and academic partners in the pilot line.
• Contribution to design, simulation and characterization of new ion trap chips.
• Dissemination, communication and reporting of research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Supervision of students.
• Activities in relevant networks.
• Project management.
• Project and funding 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.