PhD Student Position for the Quantum Computing Technologies Group
The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB, a public university) whose main objective is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view.
IFAE has been accredited three times with the “Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence” distinction, most recently for the 2025-2029 period.
About The QUANTUM COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES Group
In 2019, IFAE started a new line on quantum computation with superconducting circuits, the Quantum Computing Technology group, to study the implications of this emerging technology in different areas of particle physics.
The Quantum Computing Technology (QCT) group at IFAE hosts a complete laboratory to perform experiments controlling superconducting qubits, including dilution refrigerators, and instrumentation for microwave signal generation and acquisition.
Required Skills And Evaluation Criteria
This position is for a highly motivated candidate with a good academic record. Previous experience in any experimental areas related to superconducting qubits will be highly valued.
* Master’s degree (or equivalent) in quantum physics or satisfy the requirements to be admitted in the Physics PhD program of the UAB.
The evaluation criteria and their weighting for the submitted applications will be the following:
* University grades, 25
* Reference Letters, 20
* Previous experience in the field, 35
* International experience/ English level, 20
What will be your role?
In This Position, Experiments Will Be Carried Out Using Superconducting Qubits Aimed To Build a Detector That Is Sensitive To Dark Matter Axions And High-frequency Gravitational Waves.
* Design qubit and cavity circuits using dedicated software.
* Fabrication of magnetic field resilient qubits in a cleanroom environment.
* Perform qubit-cavity characterization measurements in a dilution refrigerator.
* Data analysis and calibration of noise levels of qubit as detector.
Offered Contract
* Full-time contract (40 hours/week).
* Predoctoral Contract
* The position will correspond to “Predoctoral Researcher (R1)” within the professional categories of the IFAE.
* Salary will be proportional to experience and qualifications within the corresponding category range.
* Work with interesting experimental science. Travelling to scientific singular infrastructures. Opportunity to gain experience learning first-hand. Personal growth, innovation, and learning every day.
Application And Selection Process
Applications should be submitted to Dr. Pol Forn (pforndiaz@ifae.es ) and rrhh@ifae.es stating the job reference (IFAE2025/34_QT_SO_PhDStudent) as the subject of the message.
IFAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and social integration of people with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
People from groups that are typically underrepresented in the labour market in general and in Science and Engineering in particular, such as women, minorities, or people with a disability, are particularly encouraged to apply.
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