Quantum Physicist — NV Centres and Quantum Sensing
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
Build our capability in quantum sensing and magnetometry. The role covers NV-centre systems, optically pumped magnetometry and precision magnetic sensing, applying modelling and machine learning to improve characterisation and bring-up, and taking the results towards applied and commercial outcomes.
Responsibilities
Pillar 1 Sensing and Characterisation
- Model, calibrate and characterise NV-centre systems and magnetic-field sensors.
- Develop digital twins of sensing platforms and validate them against measurement.
- Apply machine learning to improve bring-up and characterisation time.
Success Metrics and KPIs: sensitivity and calibration-time improvements demonstrated on real systems.
Pillar 2 Applied and Commercial
- Explore applied sensing in biomagnetism and medical and industrial diagnostics.
- Work with Constructor's IP function where the work is patentable.
- Assess and develop spin-off and licensing pathways within the Constructor ecosystem.
Success Metrics and KPIs: invention disclosures, applied use cases validated.
Pillar 3 Research and Teaching
- Publish, and collaborate with Constructor University faculty and external sensing groups.
- Contribute to grant applications in quantum sensing.
- Co-supervise MSc projects and contribute to teaching-lab design.
Success Metrics and KPIs: publications, collaborations, student projects supervised.
Requirements
Experience
- PhD in physics, with experience in NV centres, optically pumped magnetometry or precision magnetic sensing.
- Pulse sequence development, spin physics, or zero-field NMR.
- Hands-on experimental work as well as modelling.
- Track record of publication.
Skills & Competencies
- Able to write the code you need.
- Interest in applied and commercial outcomes alongside the research.
- This is a capability we are building, not one you are joining.
- 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
- A chance to build a sensing capability rather than join one.
- Research with a route to IP and commercial application.
- Real breadth across modelling and experiment.
This role is NOT
- A purely academic postdoc.
- A role confined to modelling.
- A role without commercial orientation.