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, coordinating 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 focused on ion trap quantum computation or a closely related field.
- Several years of postdoctoral research experience demonstrating 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) is considered advantageous.
- 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 collaboration environment. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training along with opportunities for personal development and a strong vocational training culture. We support you in optimizing your work-life balance and pursuing personal interests with our modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure.
This is a Tenure Track position, with the initial employment contract limited to 3 years.
Application Process
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.