Postdoctoral Fellow in Ion Trap Quantum Computing

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow in Ion Trap Quantum Computing The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people. For the Ion Trap Quantum Computing Group and the Quantum Computing Hub at the Laboratory for Nano- and Quantum Technologies (LNQ) we are looking for a Your tasks: - Operate and further develop a complex ion trapping experiment based on the QCCD architecture with passive and active integrated photonics - Develop scalable approaches for controlling ions in a multi-zone trap array - Contribute to the design and implementation of experimental control systems, as well as optical and laser setups - Develop and implement protocols for quantum computing and quantum sensin...