24 months contract - 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 FNR PEARL project “AQuaTSiC” we are looking for a postdoc to support our activities in nanofabrication of eletro-photonic devices in SiC. With these devices we strive to make the next decisive steps towards a quantum repeater based quantum internet.

To this end, our overall goal is to develop quantum nanophotonic chips, in which colour centres are used for interference exepriments to mediate entanglement between distant colour centre spins.

Your work supporting and further develops the fabrication of these chips, i.e. together with 1-2 PhD students, you will work on the sample process line involving several cleaning steps, electron and optical lithography, reactive ion etching, as well as surface treatment (ALD, CVD, …). Classical analysis via SEM, AFM, XPS, Raman will be required. Finally, quantum analysis is required in terms of measuring the optical efficiency via our fibre gluing station, as well as low temperature characterisation of the spin-optical stability of colour centres.

With this project, you 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 cleanroom fabrication of nanostructures (min. 2 years).

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

·          Demonstrated ability to supervise PhD students.

·          Plus: Experience with quantum optics setups, especially cryo-optic experiments.

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 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.