Research fellow (m/f/d) in project ATOMAQUA

Responsibilities

• scientific service in research in the ATOMAQUA project
• development and implementation of novel atom interferometry schemes using combinations of electro-optical modulators and high-finesse optical resonators
• organize and participate in GAIN measurement campaigns
• work closely with other postdoctoral fellows, doctoral candidates and Masters students
• interact intensively with academic and industrial partners in the ATOMAQUA collaboration
• present research results in international journals and conferences

Qualifications

• completed scientific university education (Master or similar) and Ph.D./doctoral degree (completed or thesis already submitted) in physics (or in related fields with appropriate specialization)
• practical experience with either ultra-cold atoms/molecules, atom interferometry, optical clocks or precision measurement applications
• English language skills (B2, demonstrated by a certificate or writing sample included in the application materials and a speech sample during the interview)
• good team spirit and ability to work effectively in a collaboration

Additional Skills

• expertise in the development and/or characterization of laser systems for laser cooling or precision measurement applications
• general laboratory skills (especially: optics, opto‑mechanics, opto‑electronics, RF‑electronics)
• good knowledge of analog and digital electronics
• programming skills (preferably Python), databases, data visualization, and version control
• experience in computer aided design (preferably Autodesk Inventor)
• German language skills (no minimum level required)
• gender and diversity sensitivity