Postdoc Position in Experimental Quantum Engineering Group

The successful candidate will: Design, build, and operate state-of-the-art neutral-atom experiments Demonstrate novel quantum control and measurement protocols Lead research projects and mentor students Collaborate closely with researchers at ETH Zurich, PSI, and international partners

The Experimental Quantum Engineering (EQE) group at ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) invites applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work at the interface of quantum optics, quantum information science and quantum many-body physics. Led by Prof. Wenchao Xu, the EQE group develops programmable quantum systems based on neutral atoms and Rydberg interactions to advance both fundamental quantum science and next-generation quantum technologies. Our research combines atomic physics, quantum control, and scalable architectures for fault-tolerant quantum computation, hybrid quantum simulation, and quantum-enhanced sensing.

• PhD in physics or a related field

• Strong background in experimental AMO physics or quantum optics

• Experience with cold atoms, optical tweezers, lasers, or quantum control techniques is highly desirable

• Strong interest in neutral-atom quantum technologies and many-body quantum physics

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Good communication skills in English (German is a plus)