About the role
AI summarisedResearch Engineer role focused on developing novel optoelectronic quantum devices for quantum sensing applications using low-dimensional van der Waals materials. Involves device design, fabrication, measurement, and optimization in a collaborative R&D environment.
ResearchOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, fabrication, and measurement of optoelectronic quantum devices, such as single-photon detectors, based on low-dimensional van der Waals materials
- Establish fabrication recipes, protocols, and material processing capabilities within the project and the research group
- Lead the measurements and analysis of the experimental data. Drive the engineering and optimization of the device performance
- Assist in the set up measuring capabilities, including a cryostat for electrical, optical, and magneto-transport measurements, and establish measurement protocols
- Oversee equipment maintenance and capability upgrade and user training
- Lead the reporting and communication with all involved stakeholders
- Assist in the filing of technology disclosures and technical documentation
- Assist in the preparation and publication of research manuscripts
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master in Physics, Applied Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or any related field
- Expertise in the fabrication of van der Waals heterostructures and handling air-sensitive 2D materials
- Expertise in the fabrication and measurements of optical devices based on low-dimensional materials
- Expertise in nanofabrication techniques such as lithography, thin film deposition, plasma etching, and 2D material processing
- Expertise in optical setups and in performing experiments in quantum and/or nonlinear optics in the visible and near-IR range
- Expertise in single-photon experiments
- Expertise in measurements, analysis, and interpretation of the optical and electro-optical experimental data
- Expertise in cryogenic techniques and in performing measurements at low temperatures
- Experience in software programming (LabVIEW and/or Python)
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan, execute, and report on a research study
- High-level communication skills and the ability to network effectively and interact with stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and collaborate across disciplines