Your Tasks
- Contribute, as part of an interdisciplinary and international team, to multiple ion-trapping projects operated at both room and cryogenic temperatures, spanning applications from scalable quantum computing to quantum sensing.
- Lead a primary research program and develop an independent research line within the scientific scope of the group.
- Supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers and coordinate the work of technical staff.
- Contribute to collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects within the group and the institute.
- Develop and lead competitive grant proposals to support independent and joint research activities.
Your Profile
- PhD in physics, ideally with a focus on ion trap quantum computation or a closely related field.
- Several years of postdoctoral research experience with increasing scientific independence.
- Excellent publication record in quantum science and technology.
- Demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and operation of quantum science experiments.
- Strong knowledge of experimental quantum physics techniques.
- Experience with optical systems (including lasers, detectors, fiber optics, and associated electronics); this is considered an advantage.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a plus.
- Strong track record - or clear potential - in acquiring competitive research funding.
We Offer
Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaborative atmosphere. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, in addition to opportunities for personal development and a strong vocational training culture. For those wishing to balance work and family life or personal interests, we offer modern employment conditions and robust on-site infrastructure.
This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 2 years.
For further information, please contact Cornelius Hempel at cornelius.hempel@psi.ch.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland