Quantum Physicist — Simulation and Neutral Atoms
Constructor Labs · Germany
Location: Remote within Europe, with regular presence in Bremen
Direct Reports: None; supervision of students possible
Working Model: Remote / hybrid. Regular time on-site in Bremen.
Mission
Lead our work on quantum simulation and atomic platforms. The role covers modelling and simulation of quantum many-body systems, model-based calibration of atomic hardware, and optimal control, combining research with a software product that puts those methods into other people's hands.
Responsibilities
Pillar 1 Simulation and Modelling
- Model and simulate quantum many-body systems, on hardware and in digital twins.
- Develop and validate models of neutral-atom and trapped-ion platforms against experimental data.
- Work on optimal control and pulse design for atomic systems.
Success Metrics and KPIs: model accuracy against measurement, methods delivered into the product.
Pillar 2 Hardware Engagement
- Support bring-up and calibration on partner and customer platforms.
- Act as the scientific interface to hardware vendors and research groups running atomic systems.
- Turn what is learned on hardware into product capability.
Accountability: calibration methods that work on real systems, not only in simulation.
Pillar 3 Research and Teaching
- Publish, and build collaborations with Constructor University faculty and external groups.
- Contribute to grant applications, including DFG and EU programmes.
- Contribute to course and teaching-lab material if that interests you.
Success Metrics and KPIs: publications, collaborations established, grant applications supported.
Requirements
Experience
- PhD in physics, with hands-on experience in neutral atoms, trapped ions or quantum simulation.
- Optimal control, noise modelling or open quantum systems.
- Experience in a leading experimental or theory group.
- Track record of publication.
Skills & Competencies
- Able to write the code you need. You do not need to be a software engineer.
- Comfortable moving between theory, simulation and real hardware.
- Interest in seeing methods reach users rather than stopping at the paper.
- Clear scientific communication.
Education & Languages
- PhD in physics or a closely related field.
- Fluent English.
What This Role Is (and Is Not)
This role IS
- Research with a product behind it, and users at the end of it.
- A role with genuine publication and collaboration time.
- Access to hardware and to a university partner.
This role is NOT
- A purely academic postdoc.
- A pure software role.
- A role confined to one hardware platform.