Temporary contract | up to 24 months | Belval

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

Join us for building the next generation of semiconductor quantum chips!

You will be part of the LIST Materials Research and Technology department, where you will carry out your work in the Quantum Materials Group, led by Dr. Florian Kaiser.

Within our EU QuantERA project “SiCqurTech”, you will help us to answer a the most pressing question in quantum technologies based on integrated colour centres: how can we efficiently reduce surface charge noise of photonic nanostructures?

You will solve this issue by high-throughput surface materials characterisation based on cryo-optic wide-field microscopy of single colour centres in silicon carbide (setup exists already). In collaboration with our project partners – TU Delft, Uni&Fraunhofer Erlangen, ERH Zürich, and Uni Linköping – you will screen several promising passivation approaches (ALD, CVD, annealing, doping, …), and identify the suitable ones for stabilising the spectral properties of nanophotonically integrated colour centres.

Based on these advances, you will support experiments targeting spin-photon entanglement for quantum networks, as well as photonic interference between distant colour centres for distributed quantum computing.

With this project, you will will initiate disruptive breakthroughs towards scalable quantum technologies based on industrial semiconductors.

Optional follow-up funding until mid-2030 is available, as well as the principal possibility to develop additional projects.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

·        PhD degree in either physics, quantum technology, or materials science.

Experience and skills

·        Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g., in publications, reports, and/or presentations

·        Collaborative skills, initiative, result oriented, organisation, and capacity to work in a highly international environment

·        Team spirit is a critical requirement.

·        Mandatory: Demonstrated experience with experimental materials science, as well as quantum technology during the PhD.

·        Ability to effectively and reliably coordinate with the Group Leader and PhD students.

Language skills

·        Good level both written and spoken English.

Your LIST benefits

·        An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·        Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·        Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·        An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·        Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·        Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce

·        Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·        Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·        32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

·        Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

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Your application must include:

·        A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

·        A scientific CV with contact details

·        List of publications (and patents, if applicable)

·        Contact details of 1-2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.