Research Associate for the Project “IonLinQ” – microphotonic interfaces for trapped ions § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Centre for Optical Quantum Technologies

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L / EGR. 14 TV-L

Start date: as soon as possible, fixed until 31.12.2029 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2025-03-19

Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

The research associate will build a state-of-the-art trapped ion system with barium ions for quantum information processing, and interface trapped, cooled ions with a microcavity. The research associate is expected to contribute and guide students in setting up the ion trap, the laser systems, readout and control electronics, as well as the microfabrication of trap electrodes and microcavities. Furthermore, the research associate will support in the project management.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field plus doctorate.

We are looking for an experienced PostDoc with relevant knowledge and experimental experience in the field of atomic physics, and quantum optics, preferably on a trapped ion setup. Relevant skills include building and operating experimental setups which perform laser cooling, Raman transition, laser stabilization, addressing of quadrupole transitions, ultra-high vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, fiber Fabry Perot cavities, or Paul Traps.

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

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Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.