Doctoral Student in Quantum Networking with Superconducting Circuits

About the role

The Quantum Device Lab at the Department of Physics of ETH Zurich is looking for highly motivated doctoral students to help develop a superconducting qubit quantum network and research quantum networking applications. The lab's team, led by Andreas Wallraff, has built a two-node network of superconducting qubit chips linked by a cryogenic connection, capable of generating remote entanglement; the project is now expanding through chip fabrication, packaging, networking protocols and distributed control.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run a two-node quantum network
• Contribute to the experimental effort, both technically (electronics and mechanical design, microwave setups, chip fabrication) and conceptually (experiment design, applications, research strategy)
• Implement quantum networking protocols on a network of multi-qubit superconducting circuit chips
• Work closely with the Quantum Device Lab, a well-established group in superconducting qubit research

Required profile

• Strong interest in experimental realizations of quantum information processing systems, with a focus on remote and non-local applications
• Dedication to a career in research, development or education, in academia or industry
• Experience in one or more of: quantum information processing, experimental quantum optics and atomic physics, micro/nano-electronics fabrication, quantum networking, mesoscopic solid-state physics, low-temperature physics, microwave or digital electronics, FPGAs, instrumentation and software development

What we offer

• A project embedded in the Swiss Quantum Science and Technology network and the Quantum Center at ETH Zurich
• An interdisciplinary research environment with top-level research infrastructure
• Zurich, described as an international city with a high quality of life
• Family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions

Applications are submitted online through the university's application portal, with a CV, publication list, statement of research interests, transcripts and three reference contacts.