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Company Name

LQUOM Co., Ltd.

Job Type

researcher

Work Detail

As a member of LQUOM, you will be engaged in the development and applied research of quantum communication systems through collaborative research with Yokohama National University (Horikiri Laboratory, Graduate School of Engineering). You will be involved in a wide range of activities, from research and development to system implementation and product commercialization, to translate cutting-edge research results into societal implementation. Specific examples of research and development you may be involved in: Skills in one or more of the following 1-5 are desirable: Development of optical systems such as quantum memory using rare-earth doped crystals, entangled photon sources, and laser phase-locking systems Development of digital and analog control systems for stable operation and performance improvement of optical systems Miniaturization and modularization of quantum repeaters Theoretical research on quantum repeater protocols and performance improvement of quantum repeaters Theoretical study of implementation methods for applied technologies such as quantum key distribution and distributed quantum computing using quantum communication

Ideal Profile

[Researcher] [One of the following is required] Broad range of quantum-related technologies (experimental and theoretical), optical and material properties experiments using lasers, construction of measurement and control systems integrating multiple instruments, material properties experiments using magnetic fields, etc., implementation and commercialization of proof-of-principle level technologies. Preferred skills: (Experimental) PhD in optics, interferometers/optical resonators, nonlinear optics, quantum memory, photonic crystals, laser stabilization/phase locking, magnetic field system construction, cryogenics, feedback control, FPGA/DSP, analog circuits, equipment modularization/miniaturization, mechanical design, team management (Theoretical) Material properties theory of quantum memory materials (rare earth crystals, etc.), quantum information theory, quantum communication protocols, implementation of quantum key distribution/distributed quantum computing

What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow

Desired Skills (Experimental) PhD in Optics, Interferometers/Optical Resonators, Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Memory, Photonic Crystals, Laser Stabilization/Phase Locking, Magnetic Field System Construction, Cryogenics, Feedback Control, FPGA/DSP, Analog Circuits, Equipment Modularization/Miniaturization, Mechanical Design, Team Management [Researcher] Salary determined according to skill level (Annual salary: 6 million to 15 million yen) ⇒ If you meet the application requirements and possess any of the desired skills: Annual salary of 6 million yen or more ⇒ PhD holders: Annual salary of 8 million yen or more ⇒ Expected annual salary of recent successful candidates: 12 million yen (early 30s, international student, PhD holder)

Work Location

79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture (within Yokohama National University) Room 208, KBIC Main Building, 7-7 Shinkawasaki, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Phd. Stating Salary

[Researcher] Salary determined based on skill level (annual salary of 6 million to 15 million yen) ⇒ If you meet the application requirements and possess one of the desired skills: Annual salary of 6 million yen or more ⇒ PhD holders: Annual salary of 8 million yen or more ⇒ Estimated annual salary of the most recent successful candidate: 12 million yen (early 30s, international student, PhD holder)

Selection Flow

After reviewing application documents, candidates will be selected through interviews conducted by the hiring manager. Applicants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation expenses for interviews. Applicants will be notified of the results via email.

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