Research Associate for the Project “Large-scale entanglement in a cryogenic ytterbium tweezer array” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute for Quantum Physics
Salary level
Start date01.01.2026, fixed for a period of two years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline30.11.2025
Scope of workpart-time
Weekly hours75 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
This research associate position is for the project “Large-scale entanglement in a cryogenic ytterbium tweezer array“ in the working group of Prof. Peter Schauss (, ). The goal is to develop a next-generation tweezer platform for ytterbium atoms in a cryogenic environment to suppress losses, increase coherence times and improve fidelity of entanglement operations for future neutral atom quantum computers.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
1. a university degree in physics or work experience in physics labs
2. a strong background in experimental work
3. prior experience in at least one of the following fields: lasers, optics, ultra-high vacuum, cryogenics
4. self-motivated and working well in an interdisciplinary field
5. excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly nature
6. good communication skills in English
We offer
7. Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
8. Continuing education opportunities
9. University pensions
10. Attractive location
11. Flexible working hours
12. Work-life balance opportunities
13. Health management, EGYM Wellpass
14. Educational leave
15. 30 days of vacation per annum
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