Richard Warburton

Postdoctoral Fellow position at the University of Basel in the Quantum Opto-Electronics Group (QOEG), led by Prof. Dr. Tomasz Smoleński in the Department of Physics, within the NCCR SPIN consortium. The project focuses on ultrafast, non-destructive readout of spin qubits in semiconductor quantum dots, a key step toward scalable quantum processors and future quantum technologies. The successful candidate will develop and implement dynamical optical Q-switching of superconducting resonators, conduct high-frequency opto-transport experiments at cryogenic temperatures, and design, build, and optimize experimental setups for optoelectronic measurements. The work is highly interdisciplinary and involves close collaboration with consortium partners, including the groups of Prof. Richard Warburton and Dr. Andreas Kuhlmann. Required background includes a completed or nearly completed PhD in Physics, Nanoscience, Electrical/Optical Engineering, or a related area; strong expertise in condensed matter physics; experience with quantum dot systems or superconducting circuits; high-frequency transport experience at low temperatures; and programming/data acquisition skills in Python, C++, or LabView. Strong publication and presentation record, teamwork, independence, innovation, and excellent English are emphasized. Experience with dilution refrigerators and ultrafast optical or pulsed laser systems is desirable. The position offers work in an international research environment with cutting-edge infrastructure, attractive employment conditions, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the NCCR SPIN consortium and the broader quantum technologies landscape. Applications must be submitted through the online recruiting tool and include a CV, motivation letter, publication list, conference presentations, and referee contacts. The position was published on 2026-07-15, and the listed application deadline is 2026-08-11.