Scientist – Ion-Trap Chips (All Genders) / / Job-Id : 217-1

Your Future Responsibilities

As part of the

European Chips Act, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)

is driving innovation in quantum and semiconductor technologies through its

Quantum Pilot Lines

We are looking for a motivated researcher working in a project on the development of ion-trap chips (ITCs) at SAL. You will become part of a highly motivated, international team committed to realizing the building blocks of next generation quantum technology. Your work will be embedded in an international collaborative network and, specifically, target fabrication and application of ion-trap-chips for real use-cases.

This opportunity is a temporary position with an expected duration of around 3 years, aligned with the timeframe of the pilot line project. Continuation in a permanent role may be considered thereafter, subject to strong performance and future funding opportunities.

Your Future Responsibilities Include

• Support ITC development and fabrication across different research units and cleanroom facilities in cleanroom facilities utilizing 200 mm wafer-level technology.
• Support testing of developed ITC devices.
• Participate in the design, fabrication and technological advancement of ion trap chips.
• Communicate and report research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Communicate and align with industry and academic partners.
• Contribution to project management.
• Occasionally R&D project acquisition.

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Important Facts About SAL

Our values :

Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning,compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E (E1 salary = EUR 3.963, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week.

For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications.

About Us

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

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