Organisation/Company DIPC - Donostia International Physics Center Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 27 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Take a central role in the planning, construction and daily experimental operations, including instrumentation, maintenance, development and optimization of a new experiment on dysprosium-based reconfigurable tweezer array.
* Develop techniques to deterministically assemble defect‑free arrays of single atom, which can be used for quantum information processing.
* Develop and expand a new research line focused on quantum computation and information processing, and present it within the broader quantum community, in accordance with the strategic objectives.
* Responsible for the daily scientific and technical operation of the quantum information and computation line within the Quantum Science Lab at DIPC.
* Mentor and co‑supervise PhD students, postdocs, and junior researchers involved in the experimental effort.
* Actively contribute to scientific publications, funding proposals, scientific reporting, and dissemination activities.
* Proactively develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with national and international scientific groups, both theoretical and experimental.
* Contribute to building a cohesive and innovative research environment within the Quantum Science Lab and the wider DIPC community.
* Managing the administrative tasks related to the laboratory operations
While the overarching scientific direction will be jointly defined with the lab PI, the position offers significant autonomy, creative freedom, and leadership opportunities in shaping the evolution of the experiment and its impact.
REQUIREMENTS
* A PhD in experimental quantum physics, AMO physics, quantum optics, or a closely related field (to be completed before 31.12.2023).
* Proven experience in designing and building up ultracold quantum‑gas experiments.
* Experience in two and many‑valence electron atom, Rydberg physics, and/or quantum gas microscopy as an advantage.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and carry out advanced experimental research in atomic quantum atomic physics.
* Strong technical proficiency in laser systems, vacuum technology, and electronic control systems.
* Experience in supervising and mentoring graduate and/or undergraduate students in an experimental research environment.
* Excellent publication record in high‑quality international peer‑reviewed journals.
* Willingness to develop and lead competitive research proposals for international funding programs (e.g., ERC, Horizon Europe, national agencies).
* Excellent communication skills and a strong motivation to work in an international, collaborative research environment.
* Commitment to contributing to a long‑term, high‑impact scientific vision, and to collaborating closely with the principal investigator in shaping the strategic direction of a major quantum experiment.
* Very good command of English, both written and spoken, for effective scientific communication and collaboration.
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