This position focuses on building, operating, and testing superconducting quantum devices. Your tasks in detail are:
- Design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits
- Setting up experimental systems for cryogenic measurements
- Development of a microwave quantum control & readout stack
- Development of Python code to operate quantum systems
- Detailed experimental characterization of superconducting qubits to quantify performance and identify limiting physical mechanisms
- Perform quantum device calibrations, benchmarking, and run quantum algorithms
- Presenting and publishing the research on an international stage
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Benefits
- HEALTH & WELL-BEING: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
- WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Flexible working arrangements (including remote working) are generally possible upon agreement and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
- CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: Our research campus in the countryside provides ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site
- SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
- FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you will be classified according to pay group 13 (up to 75%) of the TVöD-Bund. Additionally, you will receive a special payment (“Christmas bonus”) amounting to 60% of one month’s salary. Additional compensation beyond the base salary may be possible. All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed (pay scale table on page 66 of the PDF download).
- LEAVE: You will receive 30 days of leave plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s Day)
- KNOWLEDGE & DEVELOPMENT: Your professional growth is important to us – we support you specifically and individually, for example through training opportunities and the structured JuDocS program for doctoral candidates: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
Requirements
As part of our experimental team, you will regularly work in state-of-the-art laboratories and clean rooms. The role involves working in a cryogenic laboratory environment and following specific clean room protocols
- Master`s degree in physics or electrical engineering
- Willingness to work in laboratory and cleanroom environments
- Ideally, initial experience in a technical or scientific environment (e.g. cleanroom, laboratory)
- Knowledge of solid state physics and/or quantum information
- Experience with programming, preferably with Python
- Fluent speaking and writing skils in English
- Team-oriented and highly motivated to work in an experimental laboratory
- A background in quantum computing as well as experience with cryogenics, signal delivery, microfabrication, materials optimization, and microwave control are highly preferred qualifications
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