Topic: nitrogen-vacancy centers

Investigate quantum materials for sensing, including nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, with the NIMS Semiconductor Defect Design Group. Work includes electron-spin-resonance characterization of color centers, crystal processing to control their structures, and analysis of defects and impurities. One position with a negotiable start in January 2027 or later. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable after annual review up to five years; published monthly salary JPY 345,425. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Upload a ZIP through the official role page’s Box link

Hamish Johnston interviews Yonatan Cohen, co-founder and chief technology officer of Quantum Machines, about control systems linking quantum computers to classical computation. Topics include the increasing importance of hybrid control as qubit counts grow, support for superconducting circuits, trapped ions, neutral atoms, spins and nitrogen-vacancy centers, industry collaborations and careers in quantum technology.