Quantum Scientist (D/F/M)

QphoX is looking for a Quantum Scientist to join us in developing and building our quantum modem. To achieve our mission, we are looking for enthusiastic candidates with scientific skills and resourcefulness.

Joining a dynamic team with a rich diversity of backgrounds and nationalities, you'll be at the forefront of developing the next generation of devices aimed at elevating their performance to new heights.

With access to cutting-edge methodologies and state-of-the-art tools, our laboratory team works in our recently expanded and fully operational laboratory to characterize devices, perform experiments and find the next generation of improvements to propel our technology forward.

You will be involved in:

• Measurements and characterization of transducer devices
• Quantum optics experiments
• Analysing, summarizing, and sharing your results.
• Solving technical and engineering challenges
• Working in collaboration with fabrication, measurement and simulation scientists and engineers.

Skills and knowledge you will bring to QphoX:

• PhD graduate with a background in physics, applied physics, optics, photonics or related field
• 3-4 years of research experience
• Proven experimental track record
• Understanding of quantum optics
• Programming with Python for data acquisition, measurement and/or analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, scientists and technicians with a wide range of expertise
• Good organizational and planning skills to achieve set goals on time
• Quick to learn new techniques for different tools

Supplementary skills set:

• Experience with cryogenic measurements
• Experience with microwave measurements
• Experience with mechatronics, integrated photonics devices or robotics.

Our Ideal Candidate:

You are excited and passionate about scientific work. You are self-motivated and independent on your projects and have a sense of your responsibilities while being able to learn new tools and techniques. You would be excited to work at the intersection between engineering, experimental physics, and measurements. Additionally, you ideally have performed experiments in the laboratory and will apply your education to new developments in quantum physics.

Teamwork is an essential value of our company, hence fitting into the team is crucial. Finally, we have a positive and fast-paced learning environment.

We strongly encourage people of any underrepresented group to apply as we are committed to diversity and work to build an inclusive environment where all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can thrive.

Benefits and other perks of working with us:

• Competitive salary
• Employment stock ownership plan
• End-year performance-based bonus
• 25 days of holidays on a full-time basis
• Career growth opportunities
• Opportunities to network and connect

About us:

At QphoX we strive to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to learn, to live their passion and do their best work.

We are dedicated to promoting equality, creating a safe environment for everyone, and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, socioeconomic background and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We truly think diversity is a strength and working in a diverse environment, and being exposed to a variety of perspectives makes us stronger as a team and better human beings.