Master Thesis – Cryogenic ion trap tester (f/m/div)
1/5/2026
The role involves setting up a cryostat and installing electronics and optics to trap ions, as well as measuring the performance of the ion trap tester. Additionally, the candidate will summarize their findings in a master's thesis.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Your Role
Key responsibilities in your new role
- Installation: Set up a cryostat and install electronics and optics to trap ions and build up a testing environment for ion-trap chips.
- Characterization: Measure the performance of the ion trap tester in terms of cooling rate, vibrations, minimum heating rates and coherence time.
- Write a master's thesis: Summarize your findings in a thesis while examining the state of the art and comparing your results
Further Information:
Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Duration: min. 12 months
Your Profile
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed
- Education: Pursuing a Master's degree in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field, with strong
academic results - Knowledge and technical skills: Proficient in Python or similar, with knowledge of quantum optics as a plus
- Hands-on experience: Basic competence in working in a lab environment, and preferred experience in CAD programs
- Organizational skills: Ability to manage time effectively, independently structure research and writing processes, and a mindset motivated to explore new topics
- Teamwork: capable of working effectively in an international team
- Language skills: Fluent in English, German is a plus
This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2025.pdf).
Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Certificate of matriculation at a university
- Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months)
- Highest completed educational certificate (Matura certificate for Bachelor students, Bachelor certificate for Master students)
- Reference letter (optional)
Contact:
Nico Steinhauser
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