Quantum Physicist — Simulation and Neutral Atoms

Location: Remote within Europe, with regular presence in Bremen Direct Reports: None; supervision of students possible Working Model: Remote / hybrid. Regular time on-site in Bremen. Mission Lead our work on quantum simulation and atomic platforms. The role covers modelling and simulation of quantum many-body systems, model-based calibration of atomic hardware, and optimal control, combining research with a software product that puts those methods into other people's hands. Responsibilities Pillar 1 Simulation and Modelling

• Model and simulate quantum many-body systems, on hardware and in digital twins.
• Develop and validate models of neutral-atom and trapped-ion platforms against experimental data.
• Work on optimal control and pulse design for atomic systems. Success Metrics and KPIs: model accuracy against measurement, methods delivered into the product. Pillar 2 Hardware Engagement
• Support bring-up and calibration on partner and customer platforms.
• Act as the scientific interface to hardware vendors and research groups running atomic systems.
• Turn what is learned on hardware into product capability. Accountability: calibration methods that work on real systems, not only in simulation. Pillar 3 Research and Teaching
• Publish, and build collaborations with Constructor University faculty and external groups.
• Contribute to grant applications, including DFG and EU programmes.
• Contribute to course and teaching-lab material if that interests you. Success Metrics and KPIs: publications, collaborations established, grant applications supported. Requirements Experience
• PhD in physics, with hands-on experience in neutral atoms, trapped ions or quantum simulation.
• Optimal control, noise modelling or open quantum systems.
• Experience in a leading experimental or theory group.
• Track record of publication. Skills & Competencies
• Able to write the code you need. You do not need to be a software engineer.
• Comfortable moving between theory, simulation and real hardware.
• Interest in seeing methods reach users rather than stopping at the paper.
• Clear scientific communication. Education & Languages
• PhD in physics or a closely related field.
• Fluent English. What This Role Is (and Is Not) This role IS
• Research with a product behind it, and users at the end of it.
• A role with genuine publication and collaboration time.
• Access to hardware and to a university partner. This role is NOT
• A purely academic postdoc.
• A pure software role.
• A role confined to one hardware platform.