About the role
AI summarisedThis is a research scientist role focused on developing novel optoelectronic quantum devices for quantum sensing applications. The position involves leading device design, fabrication, measurement, and collaboration with a local agency partner.
ResearchFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead 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. Supervise engineering and optimization of the device performance.
- Set up measuring capabilities, including a cryostat for electrical, optical, and magneto-transport measurements, and establish measurement protocols. Oversee equipment maintenance and capability upgrade.
- Lead the reporting and communication with all involved stakeholders.
- Lead filing of technology disclosures and technical documentation.
- Lead the preparation and publication of research manuscripts
Requirements
- PhD in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or any related field with 2 years of experience.
- Expertise in the fabrication and measurements of optical devices based on low-dimensional materials.
- 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 is highly desired.
- Expertise in measurements, analysis, and interpretation of the optical and electro-optical experimental data.
- Expertise in the fabrication of van der Waals heterostructures and handling air-sensitive 2D materials.
- Expertise in cryogenic techniques and in performing measurements at low temperatures
- Expertise in nanofabrication techniques such as lithography, thin film deposition, plasma etching, and 2D material processing.
- Experience in software programming (LabVIEW and/or Python)
- Demonstrated ability to lead a project: 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.