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Q-Pragathi project positions

Consultants and interns to build a 3D microfabricated ion trap for quantum computing with calcium ions.

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Our project Design and Development of a 3D Microfabricated Ion Trap Platform for Quantum Computing with Calcium Ions (QP202601) is funded under the Q-Pragathi programme of the Quantum Research Park (QuRP), IISc Bengaluru, funded by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Government of Karnataka. It runs from October 2026 to October 2028.

We will build a small three-dimensional ion trap on a chip, hold calcium ions in it, and develop the electronics and lasers to control them. The work is at the Delta Q lab in Moodlakatte, led by Dr. K T Satyajith.

Tentative. These positions are planned and will be confirmed once recruitment is approved by the QuRP Office. Register your interest now and we will keep you informed.

  • QP-1 · 1 position

    Project Consultant: ion trap design and microfabrication

    Design the 3D trap electrodes, simulate the trapping fields, take the design through microfabrication, and test the finished traps in vacuum.

    Qualification
    M.Sc. Physics, or M.Tech in microelectronics, MEMS, nanotechnology or a related field (completed)
    Useful experience
    COMSOL, SIMION or similar field simulation; cleanroom work such as lithography and thin-film deposition; vacuum systems
    Fee
    From ₹30,000 a month (consultant retainer, subject to TDS)
    Duration
    Up to 24 months, reviewed yearly

    Register interest for QP-1

  • QP-2 · 1 position

    Project Consultant: RF electronics and experiment control

    Build the radio-frequency drive for the trap (signal source, amplifier and helical resonator), the low-noise DC supplies, and the software that runs the experiment.

    Qualification
    B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (completed)
    Useful experience
    RF circuits, PCB design, Python, microcontrollers or FPGAs
    Fee
    From ₹20,000 a month (consultant retainer, subject to TDS)
    Duration
    Up to 24 months, reviewed yearly

    Register interest for QP-2

  • QP-3 · 1 position

    Project Intern (PG): trap simulation and ion dynamics

    Model the 3D trap and simulate how calcium ions move in it, to choose the electrode shapes and operating voltages.

    Who
    Currently enrolled in M.Sc. Physics or M.Tech
    Useful experience
    Python or MATLAB, numerical methods, electrostatics
    Stipend
    From ₹25,000 a month
    Duration
    6 months

    Register interest for QP-3

  • QP-4 · 2 positions

    Project Intern (UG): laboratory and electronics

    Help assemble optics, vacuum hardware and electronics, and run tests alongside the project team.

    Who
    Currently enrolled in B.Sc., B.E. or B.Tech (physics, electronics or related)
    Stipend
    From ₹10,000 a month
    Duration
    3 to 6 months

    Register interest for QP-4

Selection

Details of the selection process will be announced in upcoming notifications on this page.

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