Your future responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced scientist leading the development of ion-trap chips (ITCs) at SAL. You will become part of a highly motivated, international team committed to building up a European pilot line for realizing the building blocks of next generation quantum technology. Your work will be embedded in an international collaborative network.
Your tasks include:
- Coordination of ITC development and fabrication across different project partners, research units, laboratories and cleanroom facilities.
- Establishment of infrastructure for testing and operation of ITC devices.
- Support and consultancy project partners in designing ITCs for technological advancement of ion trap chips.
- Contribute to design, simulation, fabrication and characterization of new ion trap chips.
- Dissemination, communication and reporting of research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Coordination and alignment of activities with industrial and academic partners in the pilot line.
- Supervision of students.
- Activities in relevant networks.
- Project management.
- Project acquisition.
Important Facts about SAL
- Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
- State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
- Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
- Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
- “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
- € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
- Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
- Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group F (F1 salary = EUR 4.757,- paid 14 times a year, based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 70.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).
