Quantum Physicist — NV Centres and Quantum Sensing

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.