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Postdoctoral researcher in the field of superconducting quantum circuits

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Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland
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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

At the Department of Applied Physics, our pioneering research in physical sciences creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential. Our research focuses on Materials physics, Quantum technology, Soft & living matter, and Advanced energy solutions. Topics extend from fundamental research to important applications. We educate future generations of research and development professionals, data specialists, technology experts, inventors, and scientists for industry and society.

The Kvantti group (Superconducting Qubits and Circuit QED) at the Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of

Postdoctoral Researcher in experimental circuit QED

We are looking for a bright, motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team. You should have excellent study records in physics, quantum engineering, or related disciplines up to the level of Ph.D. (awarded or expected soon). You are an energetic, hands-on effective researcher who is confident to take initiative in the lab. Your main skills can be in any area of mesoscopic physics, nanoelectronics, cryogenics, microwave electronics, circuit design, clean-room techniques, simulations, data analysis, and instrument programming.

Our group is doing research on circuits consisting of superconducting qubits and resonators - presently one of the most promising platforms for future quantum computers and quantum simulators. Moreover, we explore additional applications of these devices for emerging quantum technologies such as supersensitive detection. This field of research has had a tremendous development in recent times and presently offers plenty of exciting opportunities for scientific breakthroughs.

We have several research directions in the group, with projects funded by EU, Research Council of Finland, and by Business Finland: axion detection using superconducting qubits, control of quantum computers using microwave and optical signals, and continuous-variables quantum information processing and sensing using parametric amplifiers. More details about these projects are available from the group leader. As a postdoctoral researcher you will be part of a vibrant international team striving to advance these exciting research topics, and we offer the possibility to engage in collaborations with industrial partners and other academic groups interested in quantum technologies that are part of these projects.

Your experience and ambitions

Applicants for this position should hold (or expect soon) a PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, or computer science. Applicants should preferably have prior research experience in one or more of the following areas: design and fabrication of superconducting devices, cryogenic operation and measurements, microwave electronics, numerical simulations, quantum control, and data analysis. However, we will consider candidates with experience and expertise in other related quantum-technology fields, such as quantum optics, trapped atoms/ions, nanoelectronics, NV centers, quantum materials, etc. given that a strong motivation for transiting to a new field is demonstrated.

What we offer

A fixed-term contract will be made initially for two years. Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. The starting salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher is approx. 4229 €/month and it can increase to 4649 €/month depending on the level of experience and expertise. The contract includes occupational healthcare. The primary workplace will be the Otaniemi Campus at Aalto University.

The successful candidate will have the chance to become a recognized top expert in the fast-developing field of quantum simulation and quantum information processing with superconducting qubits. You will have full access to the outstanding experimental facilities of the Kvantti group and to the OtaNano national research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies, comprising state-of-the-art equipment in nanofabrication, cryogenics, microscopy, and electronics. OtaNano operates the largest clean room in Northern Europe and our Low Temperature Laboratory (where the group is located) leverages unmatched expertise in cryogenics and low-noise measurements. The group is also part of the Finnish Quantum Flagship national initiative and we are active members of InstituteQ.

You will also be immersed in a rich and dynamic quantum ecosystem comprising companies, research institutes, and universities – you have most likely have heard of Bluefors, IQM, Algorithmiq, VTT, etc. Aalto University’s ecosystem creates yearly almost 100 start-ups. There are approximately 800 companies operating within the Otaniemi innovation ecosystem, transforming the Aalto campus area into a world-class centre of expertise. According to a report by the European Center for International Political Economy, the quantum cluster in the Greater Helsinki is ranked second in the world. The European Patent Office (EPO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranks Finland as the fourth in Europe in terms of the number of patents in quantum technology.

The skills that you will develop as a postdoc are currently in very high demand both in academia and in high-tech companies - at present, there is a significant level of investment from private and governmental funding agents in the field of quantum technologies.

Ready to apply?

To apply for the position, please submit your application including the attachments mentioned below as one single PDF document in English through our online recruitment system by using the link on Aalto University’s web page ("Apply Now”).

(1) Letter of motivation

(2) CV including and description of skills/previous experience and list of publications

(3) Degree certificates and academic transcripts

(4) Contact details of at least two referees (or letters of recommendation, if already available)

The deadline for applications is December 31, 2026, while the screening of candidates will start immediately and will proceed on a rolling basis. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. For additional information, contact Prof. Sorin Paraoanu (sorin (dot) paraoanu (at) aalto (dot) fi).

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).

Doing research at Aalto University: As a postdoctoral researcher in the Kvantti group you will be part of a vibrant community working on quantum technologies. You will have the opportunity to discuss on a daily basis and collaborate with theorists and experimentalists working on related topics. You will be a part of one of the largest and most active innovation and startup hubs in Nordic countries.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos:

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About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT

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