Scientist - Quantum Sensing (f/m/d)

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applied optics design and experiments, optical engineering, wave optics simulations.
• Quantum sensing using spin centers in wide-ban gap semiconductors, entangled photons and squeezed states of light.
• Implementation of quantum protocols for various quantum sensing applications.
• Development of miniaturized subsystems including magnetic, optical, electrical and microwave subsystems.
• Experimental work, proof of principle experiments, feasibility studies.
• Data processing, programming and automation of lab setups.
• Scientific dissemination (journal papers, conferences and patents).

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree PhD in Physics with focus on optics, spectroscopy, semiconductors or atomic physics and related area of expertise.
• Prior experience with quantum sensing and optical metrology.
• Broad scientific interest, covering both fundamental and practical scientific aspects.
• Good programming knowledge in Python, experience with optical simulation tools (OpticsStudio, VirtualLab, COMSOL, Optilayer..) is a plus.
• Curious, proactive, can-do attitude, fast and effective.
• Open to work both in team and independently.
• English communication skills (German is a plus).

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SAL

• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• Home Office possible.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E (E3 salary = EUR 3.804, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum salary of EUR 61.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).

BECOME PART OF SILICON AUSTRIA LABS

Bringing together applied science and industry, SAL offers research in the areas of Sensor Systems, Intelligent Wireless Systems, Power Electronics and Embedded Systems. The position will be located within the Sensor Systems Photonics group to support the automation and control of photonic systems by developing software for data acquisition, user interfaces and embedded hardware control.  SAL – a great place to research.