Master Thesis: Photonics Development for Ion Traps (f/m/d)

At a glance

The world is filled with computational problems that are far too complex for today's or even future classical supercomputers. These challenges span various critical domains such as life- and material science, finance and logistics and require unparalleled computational power to solve efficiently. Quantum computers, with their potential to process information in fundamentally different ways, promise to efficiently solve many of these intractable problems. However, for quantum computing to become practically useful, it must achieve the ability to control a large number of qubits with high precision, surpassing the state-of-the-art capabilities available today. For trapped-ion quantum computing, this requires the integration of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) into the quantum processing unit (QPU) for scalable and reliable qubit control. One particular challenge to address now is efficient incoupling into the PIC, which will be the focus of your master's project. Do you want to be part of a highly motivated team working on QPUs? Together we will overcome the complex challenges that stand between us and the widespread adoption of quantum computing Our team in Villach is looking forward to receiving your application!

Quick info

Location Villach

Entry level 0-1 year

Job ID HRC1193166

Start Jun 01, 2025

Type Full time

Contract Temporary

Job description

In your new role you will have the following tasks:

• You will develop methods and structures for efficient incoupling of light in trapped-ion quantum processing units
• In particular, you will simulate and implement efficient butt-coupled fiber-to-chip interfaces
• Your work will include the preparation of chip facettes, development of incoupling PICs and precise alignment of fibers to PICs

This thesis has to be written in cooperation with an university.
__Further Information__Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)Duration: min. 12 months

Profile

You successfully meet the requirements, if you are a motivated and committed Master student from the field of Physics, Photonics, Quantum Engineering or similar. You are best equipped for this task if you additionally offer:

• Strong communication skills in English, with German as a plus

This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2024.pdf)

Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Certificate of matriculation at a university
• Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months)
• Highest completed educational certificate (Bachelor certificate for Master students)
• Reference letter (optional)

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