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Postdoctoral Researcher in Superconducting Quantum Circuits Aalto University in Finland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral position with a starting salary of approximately 4229 EUR/month, increasing to 4649 EUR/month depending on experience and expertise. Occupational healthcare included.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Finland
University
Aalto University
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The Kvantti group (Superconducting Qubits and Circuit QED) in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for experimental circuit QED. The project sits at the intersection of superconducting quantum circuits, quantum technology, and low-temperature experimental physics, with the goal of advancing superconducting qubits and resonators as platforms for quantum computers, quantum simulators, and emerging sensing applications.
You will join a vibrant international research team working on several active directions in the group. These include axion detection using superconducting qubits, control of quantum computers using microwave and optical signals, and continuous-variable quantum information processing and sensing with parametric amplifiers. The role emphasizes hands-on experimental research and taking initiative in the lab, with opportunities to contribute across device design, fabrication, cryogenic measurement, microwave instrumentation, simulations, and data analysis.
The position is embedded in Aalto’s broader quantum technology environment, with access to the Kvantti group’s experimental facilities and to the OtaNano infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies. The research environment includes advanced nanofabrication, cryogenics, microscopy, and electronics, as well as the Low Temperature Laboratory where the group is based. The postdoc will also be part of a wider ecosystem of academic, industrial, and startup partners in the Otaniemi area and the Greater Helsinki quantum cluster.
Supervision and further project information are available from Prof. Sorin Paraoanu, the group leader.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral position with a starting salary of approximately 4229 EUR/month, increasing to 4649 EUR/month depending on experience and expertise. Occupational healthcare included.
What's required
Applicants should hold or expect soon a PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, or computer science. Excellent study records are expected, along with a strong motivation to work in experimental circuit QED and to transition into the field if coming from a related quantum-technology area. Preferred experience includes design and fabrication of superconducting devices, cryogenic operation and measurements, microwave electronics, numerical simulations, quantum control, and data analysis; related backgrounds such as quantum optics, trapped atoms/ions, nanoelectronics, NV centers, or quantum materials may also be considered.
How to apply
Submit one single PDF application in English through Aalto University’s online recruitment system via the Apply Now link. Include a motivation letter, CV with skills/experience and publication list, degree certificates and transcripts, and contact details of at least two referees or recommendation letters if available.
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Research Interests
Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Quantum Communication
Quantum Sensing
Physics
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