PhD Student in Physics | (26-34-QUESTB) Doktorandin / Doktorand (m/w/d) Physik

Job Summary

This PhD position is based at the QUEST Institute for Experimental Quantum Metrology, a collaborative facility between Leibniz University Hannover and PTB Braunschweig. The successful candidate will work on a high-impact project involving quantum logic spectroscopy on laser-cooled molecular ions stored in ion traps. Day-to-day responsibilities include the efficient generation of molecular ions (MgH+ and MgO+), controlling rotational states using millimeter waves, and developing quantum control protocols through combined laser and microwave excitation. You will also extend Python-based experiment control systems (ARTIQ) and present findings at international conferences. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a world-leading research environment, including the QuantumFrontiers Excellence Cluster and Quantum Valley Lower Saxony. It is ideal for a dedicated researcher looking to apply concepts from quantum information processing to investigate fundamental symmetry violations in a highly collaborative international setting.