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Cut Noise. Work Quantum.
Europe, Germany, Jülich
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Posted 76 days ago
🎓 Forschungszentrum Jülich
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This PhD position is focused on the research and development of scalable superconducting quantum systems. The role involves building, operating, and testing superconducting quantum devices, specifically focusing on maintaining high-quality quantum operations as systems scale. Key responsibilities include designing quantum circuits, setting up cryogenic measurement systems, developing control software using Python, and experimentally characterizing qubit performance. The successful candidate will also perform device calibrations, benchmark algorithms, and publish research findings.
Key Responsibilities
Design and fabricate superconducting quantum circuits.
Set up experimental systems for cryogenic measurements.
Develop a microwave quantum control and readout stack.
Develop Python code to operate quantum systems.
Perform detailed experimental characterization of superconducting qubits to quantify performance and identify limiting physical mechanisms.
Perform quantum device calibrations, benchmarking, and run quantum algorithms.
Present and publish the research on an international stage.
Required Skills
Master's degree in physics or electrical engineering
Knowledge of solid state physics and/or quantum information
Experience with programming
Fluent speaking and writing skills in English
Willingness to work in laboratory and cleanroom environments
Nice-to-have Skills
Initial experience in a technical or scientific environment (e.g. cleanroom, laboratory)
A background in quantum computing
Experience with cryogenics
Experience with signal delivery
Experience with microfabrication
Experience with materials optimization
Experience with microwave control
Technology Tags
The core technology involves building, operating, and testing superconducting quantum devices and qubits.
The work requires setting up experimental systems for cryogenic measurements at temperatures close to absolute zero.
The job explicitly involves developing a microwave quantum control and readout stack for qubit operation.
The role explicitly requires developing Python code to operate the superconducting quantum systems.
Knowledge of solid state physics is listed as a required skill for this experimental position.
One of the tasks is to run quantum algorithms on the newly developed quantum device.
The design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits strongly implies the use of microfabrication techniques.