Constructor Knowledge Labs

Applied CS, ML and AI research

Quantum Physicist - NV Centres and Quantum Sensing

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A PhD in physics or a closely related field.
Experience in NV centres, optically pumped magnetometry, or precision magnetic sensing.
Experience with pulse sequence development, spin physics, or zero-field nuclear magnetic resonance.
Hands-on experimental work as well as modelling experience.
A track record of publication.
Ability to write the code needed for the work.
Interest in applied and commercial outcomes alongside research.
Clear scientific communication.
Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

Model, calibrate, and characterise NV-centre systems and magnetic-field sensors.
Develop digital twins of sensing platforms and validate them against measurement.
Apply machine learning to improve bring-up and characterisation time.
Explore applied sensing in biomagnetism and medical and industrial diagnostics.
Work with Constructor's intellectual property function where the work is patentable.
Assess and develop spin-off and licensing pathways within the Constructor ecosystem.
Publish and collaborate with Constructor University faculty and external sensing groups.
Contribute to grant applications in quantum sensing.
Co-supervise MSc projects and contribute to teaching-lab design.

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

Build our capability in quantum sensing and magnetometry. The role covers NV-centre systems, optically pumped magnetometry and precision magnetic sensing, applying modelling and machine learning to improve characterisation and bring-up, and taking the results towards applied and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

Pillar 1 Sensing and Characterisation

Model, calibrate and characterise NV-centre systems and magnetic-field sensors.
Develop digital twins of sensing platforms and validate them against measurement.
Apply machine learning to improve bring-up and characterisation time.

Success Metrics and KPIs: sensitivity and calibration-time improvements demonstrated on real systems.

Pillar 2 Applied and Commercial

Explore applied sensing in biomagnetism and medical and industrial diagnostics.
Work with Constructor's IP function where the work is patentable.
Assess and develop spin-off and licensing pathways within the Constructor ecosystem.

Success Metrics and KPIs: invention disclosures, applied use cases validated.

Pillar 3 Research and Teaching

Publish, and collaborate with Constructor University faculty and external sensing groups.
Contribute to grant applications in quantum sensing.
Co-supervise MSc projects and contribute to teaching-lab design.

Success Metrics and KPIs: publications, collaborations, student projects supervised.

Requirements

Experience

PhD in physics, with experience in NV centres, optically pumped magnetometry or precision magnetic sensing.
Pulse sequence development, spin physics, or zero-field NMR.
Hands-on experimental work as well as modelling.
Track record of publication.

Skills & Competencies

Able to write the code you need.
Interest in applied and commercial outcomes alongside the research.
This is a capability we are building, not one you are joining.
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

A chance to build a sensing capability rather than join one.
Research with a route to IP and commercial application.
Real breadth across modelling and experiment.

This role is NOT

A purely academic postdoc.
A role confined to modelling.
A role without commercial orientation.

About the Company

Constructor Knowledge Labs

Applied CS, ML and AI research

Constructor Knowledge Labs focuses on applied research in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. It works through collaborative projects and joint PhD programs in partnership with Constructor University, applying advanced methodologies to interdisciplinary fields like Robotics, the Metaverse, Neurosciences, Neuropsychology, Education, and Life Sciences from its base in Bremen, Germany. The center conducts research rather than selling a single product, using its expertise to tackle real-world problems by developing models, systems, and methods that can cross domain boundaries. It differentiates itself through a close university partnership, an emphasis on practical, applied research, and a multi-disciplinary approach spanning tech and science domains, aiming to produce tangible innovations. The goal is to make a meaningful impact by solving real-world challenges through applied research and technological advancement.

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