What you bring to the table
Your academic background:
You hold a very good degree or PhD in physics, ideally with a focus on theoretical physics. You are familiar with topics from solid-state physics and understand the conceptual workings of modern quantum computers. You also have a strong interest in numerical simulation techniques and enjoy contributing to their development.
Additional qualifications that complement your profile:
Ideally, you have already gained scientific programming experience in Python, particularly with the Qiskit framework. You use your excellent English skills confidently and appropriately in your day-to-day work. Your independent and creative working style, as well as your strong team spirit, round out your profile.
What you can expect
Your development opportunities:
You will have access to a wide range of training opportunities to support your professional and personal development.
Always something new:
Working at Fraunhofer IWM means researching innovative topics at a well-established research institute. Thanks to our flat hierarchies and open working culture, you will always find the support you need.
What we offer you:
We support your work-life balance with flexible working hours and remote work options. In family emergencies, we offer emergency childcare, and if needed, you can bring your children to our parent-child office to flexibly handle unforeseen situations or childcare shortages.
Additionally, you can benefit from a wide range of employee discounts on events, furniture, clothing, and more.
The culture that awaits you:
Our open institute culture is aimed at making everyone feel welcome and comfortable.
Join us and see for yourself!
The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM