Junior Scientist - Quantum sensing (f/m/d)

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

Bringing together applied science and industry, SAL offers research in the areas of Sensor Systems, Intelligent Wireless Systems, Power Electronics and Embedded Systems. The position will be located within the Sensor Systems Photonics group to support the automation and control of photonic systems by developing software for data acquisition, user interfaces and embedded hardware control.  SAL – a great place to research.  
Your tasks include:

• Work or spin-based quantum systems in wide-band gap semiconductors for inertial sensing applications
• Implementation of several quantum protocols for initialization and readout of nuclear spins
• Development of required magnetic, optical, electrical and RF subsystems
• Experimental work, proof of principle experiments, feasibility studies
• Final inertial sensing demonstration, data processing
• Scientific dissemination (conference proceedings, journal papers, patents)

YOUR PROFILE

• Master degree in physics with focus on optics, spectroscopy, semiconductors or atomic physics and related area of expertise
• Broad engineering interest with experience in prototyping
• Experience working with lab equipment, electronics and measurement devices
• Good programming knowledge in Python
• Proactive, Can-do attitude; Interested in technical science and open to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus
• Familiar with Office tools (Word, Excel, …)

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SAL

• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• Home Office possible.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly salary starts with EUR 3.520, paid 14 times a year.