Temporary researcher: Post-foundry quantum dot spin qubit device and characterization

What you will do

References: 1. Steinacker et al., A 300 mm foundry silicon spin qubit unit cell exceeding 99% fidelity in all operations, arXiv 2410.15590 (2024) (Nature, in press); 2. Koch et al., Industrial 300 mm wafer processed spin qubits in natural silicon/silicon-germanium, NPJ quantum information 11, 59 (2025); 3 Elsayed et al., Low charge noise quantum dots with industrial CMOS manufacturing, NPJ quantum information 10, 70 (2024)

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium (fixed term contract). With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You have a PhD degree in (applied) physics or electrical engineering or related fields and have active experience with quantum dot spin qubit devices.
• Experience with cryogenic characterization of semiconducting qubit systems is a must.
• Hands-on experience in lab-processing and clean-room based device fabrication is a strong plus.
• Self-motivated, innovative, results driven, and a team-player.
• We appreciate your open mind, multi-disciplinary attitude and “always improving” mentality.
• Given the international character of imec, good knowledge of (spoken and written) English is a must.

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