Current available posts
Professorship
at University of Rostock
At the University of Rostock we have an open position for a Junior
(corresponding to an assistant) Professor with tenure track in the field of
experimental Quantum Optics (generation and application of nonclassical light,
and related subjects) -- see the attached announcement in German. The deadline
is already gone, but we still are searching for more good applicants.
For further information please contact: Herr Prof. Dr. Fedor Mitschke,
Vorsitzender der Berufungskommission, 0381/498-6820
Previous Positions
Positions in QIT research at Toshiba Research Europe, Cambridge
Research Scientist in Semiconductor Quantum Photonics
Applications are invited for the post of Research Scientist in the Quantum Information Group at Toshiba Research Europe Ltd. Research will be conducted on discrete and integrated semiconductor devices for quantum information technology applications, such as quantum computing, sensing and communications.
Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrated outstanding achievement in experimental semiconductor optoelectronics or quantum optics. Experience of relevant clean room techniques, such as fabrication and characterization of semiconductor devices and process development would be an advantage.
The research will constitute part of the EU project, Q-ESSENCE, and will involve collaboration with several European universities, as well as Toshiba’s RD Center in Japan.
Applicants should send a CV, contact details of three referees and a covering letter, to:
Dr A J Shields, Assistant Managing Director
Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., Cambridge Research Laboratory
208 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge. CB4 0GZ UK.
URL : www.quantum.toshiba.co.uk
E-mail: qigjobs@crl.toshiba.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 29 March 2010
Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Entangled Photon Sources
The Quantum Information Group at Toshiba Research Europe has a pre-doctoral fellowship open in the framework of the EU Initial Training Network, Spin-Optronics. The fellowship will investigate novel semiconductor sources of quantum entanglement and their application in quantum information technology. The candidate may also study for a PhD if desired.
To be eligible, candidates must hold a first degree in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and must not have been resident in the UK for more than 12 months in the last three years. The fellowship should commence on or before 1 Oct 2010, and is available for 36 months.
Applicants should send a CV, contact details of two referees and a covering letter, to:
Dr A J Shields, Assistant Managing Director
Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., Cambridge Research Laboratory
208 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge, CB4 0GZ, UK.
URL : www.quantum.toshiba.co.uk
E-mail: itn@crl.toshiba.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 29 March 2010
Post-Doc required at CNRS - Telecom ParisTech , Quantum Information Group
This post is available for 1 year, immediately available!
The research performed in the Quantum Information group in Telecom ParisTech is centred around the area of quantum information processing and communications.
This field offers the prospect of better and more secure future communications. In the recent years, one of its main applications, quantum key distribution, has been the
subject of great progress that has led to the development of commercial systems and to the implementation of the first quantum cryptography telecommunication network
in 2008, within the framework of a large-scale European project, in which our group was strongly involved. In parallel, other important cryptographic primitives,
such as coin flipping, have been recently studied in the quantum framework.
Despite this progress, several security loopholes remain in the study and implementation of these primitives when a realistic setting is considered. As far as quantum key
distribution is concerned, the unconditional security of the corresponding protocols, that is their security against an eavesdropper with infinite resources, has been in
principle proven. In practice, however, the security depends on a specific model for the physical components that comprise the implemented system. If the system differs
from this model, then secret information can leak to the eavesdropper. This type of information leak is called “side channel”. The emergence of side channels is in general
related to imperfect or unreliable photonic components, such as sources or detectors. It can also be related to assumptions made at the error-correction stage of the
quantum key distribution protocol, such as the commonly used infinite-size key assumption. Fortunately, when properly identified and modelled, the attacks based on side
channels can be eliminated by the laws of physics, thus allowing us to regain unconditional security. As far as quantum coin flipping is concerned, only channel loss has been
taken into account in current security proofs of the corresponding protocols, making the existing implementations vulnerable to any type of error that can naturally appear in
practical systems.
The goal of this postdoctoral project is to address these issues, in particular develop protocols resistant to side channels and errors for the two primitives respectively,
and define and identify suitable conditions for their experimental implementation at a guaranteed level of security and performance. This work should bring quantum
information processing one step closer to real world applications. The project will involve both theoretical and experimental work, and will concern systems based on both
discrete and continuous variables. The candidate should have advanced knowledge of quantum information theory and quantum optics, and, if possible, experience with
practical fibre optic or free space systems implementing quantum communication protocols.
An attractive salary and benefit package will be offered.
Informal enquiries may be directed to: eleni.diamanti@telecom-paristech.fr
Further information can be found at: http://www.telecom-paristech.fr/~diamanti
Part-time Project Assistant
Grade 4: Salary £19,645 - £22,765 p.a. pro-rata (0.5 fte)
A resourceful person is sought by the Department of Atomic and Laser Physics to provide part-time administrative support for a European project.
Duties will be of an administrative nature. You will be computer literate with experience of word-processing, spreadsheets and databases. You will enjoy working with a wide range of people and will be expected to respond as appropriate, to the needs of a consortium of 35 partners. Good inter-personal skills and attention to detail are essential. Experience in a secretarial/administrative position is required.
For further information and details on how to apply please see our website http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/al/vacs.htm or call 01865 272254 to request a copy of the Further Particulars. The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Friday, 9 October 2009. (Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.)
PhD Position in Quantum Optics and Quantum Many-Body Dynamics
We are offering a PhD position in Quantum Optics and Quantum
Many-Body Dynamics within the newly established Emmy Noether research
group led by Dr. Michael Hartmann at the Physics Department of the
Technical University Munich.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who has ideally already gained some research experience in theoretical quantum optics, quantum information theory and/or condensed matter theory.
The research project will study novel possibilities for the engineering of locally addressable, effective many-particle Hamiltonians and the generation of entanglement in quantum optical devices. Here, one focus of the work will be on arrays of microcavities, each interacting strongly with atoms. The research is intended to pave the way towards the application of such devices as quantum simulators and will therefore also investigate the potential of local control and manipulations in many-body systems for studying novel physical effects these can give rise to.
The position will be funded by the Emmy Noether award of the group leader. The minimum salary will be 23 316 Euro per annum (67% of TVöD E13). The position is available immediately and we will accept applications until a suitable candidate is found.
We offer an active and stimulating research environment, strengthened by our association to the group of Prof. W. Zwerger, and strong national (Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in Munich) and international collaborations including Prof. M.B. Plenio (Imperial College London). Intensive supervision by the goup leader and a dedicated postdoc will be offered. The group is located in the science park in Garching near Munich with the Walter Schottky Institute and the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in close vicinity. The Technical University Munich has recently received one of Germany's first Elite University awards.
The candidate will ideally have knowledge and/or experience in cavity QED or the numerical simulation of quantum-many body systems and basic aspects of quantum information. Programming skills in either Fortran, MatLab, C or Mathematica would be very helpful.
Further information can be found at: http://www.ph.tum.de/quantumdynamics
Applications should be sent by email to michael.hartmann@ph.tum.de and
should contain a 200 word summary of previous research, a cv, a list of
publications (if applicable) and contact details (email) of two
referees.
Experienced Post-Doc Required at the University of Geneva
We are looking for an experienced postdoc to lead a team of PhD students in quantum communication. Formally, the position is “Maītre Assistant” for 3 years, renewable once, at the Group of Applied Physics of Geneva University, Switzerland, directed by Profs Nicolas Gisin and Hugo Zbinden. Candidates should send their applications to secretariat-gap@physics.unige.ch, with a CV, a letter of motivation and 2-3 recommendation letters.
Macquarie University, Sydney
(2x) Faculty Posts in Experimental Quantum Science
Macquarie University in Sydney invites applications to fill two continuing Faculty posts in Experimental Quantum Science at the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer level, to join join its research group in Quantum Information Science and Security (QISS). The Macqurie University QISS group (www.quantumscience.info), currently has eight staff, and is engaged in theoretical and experimental research in quantum science (the latter primarily in diamond). The University is seeking to expand the experimental QISS capabilities in the areas
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experimental quantum optics/quantum communications,
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condensed matter quantum science including: quantum dots, superconducting quantum science, diamond related quantum science,
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AMO related quantum science using neutral or charged atoms.
These posts enjoy a reduced teaching load, relocation costs and startup funding. Salaries range from 69k$ AUD (level B) to 97k$ AUD (top point in Level C).For more information surf to http://www.quantumscience.info/opportunities or see http://www.quantumscience.info/system/files/Advert_Faculty_Posts.pdf
(2x) Research Fellow Posts in Theoretical Quantum Science
Macquarie University in Sydney invites applications to fill two 2-yr contract Research Fellow (postdocs), posts at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level. Potential applicants with backgrounds in quantum simulations, or topological quantum information science, or quantum error correction or in the theory of condensed matter quantum information science or optical quantum information science or quantum optics are particularly encouraged to apply. This post is within the large ARC research project: Centre for Quantum Computer Technology (www.qcaustralia.org), and thus will interact with many colleagues nationally and internationally. More information is available on http://www.quantumscience.info/opportunities or see http://www.quantumscience.info/system/files/Advert_Research_Fellows.pdf. Salaries range from 48.5k$ AUD (level A), to 97.2k$ AUD (top point in Level C).
Queen's University Belfast
Lecturer
School of Mathematics and Physics
Ref: 08/100735
This post is available for 5 years to undertake research in
the broad area of Quantum Information Theory including quantum optics,
fundamental issues in quantum information processing, and cold atom physics
which can complement and strengthen the existing research within the Centre for
Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics.
The candidate is also
expected to contribute to teaching in the Applied Mathematics and Theoretical
Physics teaching division, and to undertake administrative duties as assigned.
The Centre for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics at Queen's University is a world-leading research centre with 12 Faculty staff. The current post is to expand and complement its vibrant research in quantum information processing.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a short research plan with their application.
Informal enquiries may be directed to: Dr J.F. McCann, e-mail j.f.mccann@qub.ac.uk , telephone: +44 (0)28 9097 6041.
Salary scale: £32,458 - £47,666 per annum (including contribution points).
Closing date: 4.00 pm, Friday 6 February 2009.
Please visit our website for further information and to apply online - www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen's University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 90973044 FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk .
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
Helsinki University of Technology
Low Temperature Laboratory
A Ph. D. position is available in the KVANTTI group, Low Temperature Laboratory, Helsinki University of Technology. The group is doing research in fields such as quantum information and quantum-level effects in superconducting devices, quantum coherent matter, and interaction of electromagnetic fields with nano-structured materials. Although the core of our activity is experimental, people with predominantly theoretical interests in these topics are welcome to join us.
The position is open starting beginning of 2009; however, depending on the particular situation of the student other arrangements can be accommodated. To apply, please send in pdf format a CV, a short letter of motivation, and a copy of your academic records to the e-mail address below. Foreign candidates should demonstrate a good working level of English and include the names, e-mails, and phone numbers of three referees. Other documents, such as a copy of your M.Sc. thesis, publications, GRE or TOEFL scores, etc., could be included as well if available. A typical starting salary is around 1.600 euros/month nett (increases commensurate with your progress) plus medical insurance; there is no tuition fee. The deadline for applications is 31.10.2008.
For further information please contact directly:
Sorin Paraoanu, Ph. D., Acad. Res. Fellow, paraoanu@cc.hut.fi.
University of Aarhus, Denmark
RESEARCH FIELD(s): Quantum optics, quantum information
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Postdoc positions, starting during the fall of 2008 or spring of 2009, in quantum optics and quantum information in the Lundbeck Foundation Theoretical Center for Quantum System Research, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Aarhus, Denmark.
LONG DESCRIPTION:
1-2 postdoc positions in quantum optics and quantum information, starting during the fall 2008 or spring of 2009, each of one-year duration with possible prolongation of up to 3 years, are hereby announced at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Aarhus. The positions will be attached to the Lundbeck Foundation Theoretical Center for Quantum System Research.
The current openings are within theoretical research on the quantum dynamics of physical systems conditioned on continuous probing and subject to real-time feed-back control and within quantum information processing with particular emphasis on the development of new general scenarios for quantum computing.
More information about the center activities is available at the home pages: http://www.phys.au.dk/ltc and www.phys.au.dk/~moelmer
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Physics or Chemistry. The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current collective agreement for Danish Universities. Information about salary, tax, health insurance, accommodation etc. is available on the web site: http://www.phys.au.dk/ltc/infoforpostdocs
Please e-mail applications to the center Secretary Grete Flarup (flarup@phys.au.dk ). Applications must contain: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a list of publications, and 3) the names, affiliations and e-mail addresses of three references. All documents must be packed into a single pdf-file, and the application must be submitted before October 6, 2008. Please quote "Position #10263" in the subject header of the email.
All applicants will be notified about the final decision within 2-3 weeks after the deadline.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 6, 2008.
Toshiba Research Europe Limited
Cambridge Research Laboratory
Two Research Positions in Semiconductor Quantum Photonic Devices
Applications are invited for two positions at Toshiba Research Europe Ltd to work on quantum photonic devices and their application to quantum information technology.
The first position is in R&D of novel quantum light sources and quantum memory based on individual quantum dots in semiconductor cavities. Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrated outstanding achievement in experimental semiconductor optoelectronics or quantum optics.
The second position concerns the design and fabrication of novel semiconductor photonic devices. Experience of relevant clean room techniques, such as fabrication and characterization of semiconductor devices and process development would be an advantage.
TREL is sited on the Cambridge Science Park. Work is carried out in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and Toshiba’s R&D Center in Japan, as well as several European universities.
An attractive salary and benefit package will be offered.
Applicants should send a CV, contact details of three referees and a covering letter, indicating for which post they apply, to:
Dr A J Shields, Quantum Information Group Leader
Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., Cambridge Research Laboratory
208 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge, CB4 0GZ, UK.
URL :
www.quantum.toshiba.co.uk
E-mail:
recruitment@crl.toshiba.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 11 August 2008
Job title: Research Fellow at the Queen's University Belfast
School of Mathematics and Physics
*Ref: 08/100428
This post, funded by the EPSRC, is required to develop coherent states as a resource in quantum technology. The successful candidate will spend two years at Queen's University Belfast, working with Professor Myungshik Kim on a joint project with Professor Sir Peter Knight at Imperial College and Professor Sougato Bose at University College London.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Gleb Gribakin (email: g.gribakin@qub.ac.uk )
*Salary scale:* £28,290 - £36,912 per annum (including contribution points)
*Closing date:* 4.00pm, Friday 6 June 2008
Please visit our website for further information and to apply online at www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen's University Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom.
Telephone (+44) 28 90973044 or (+44) 28 90973854 (answering machine). FAX: (+44) 28 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk .
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.
Job Title: Reader/Lecturer at the Queen’s University Belfast
School of Mathematics and Physics
*Ref: 08/100374 *
Required by September 1st 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter to undertake research in Quantum Information Theory within the Centre for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics and to contribute to teaching in the Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics teaching division.
Applicants should clearly state if they wish to be considered for the Reader post, the Lecturer post, or both.
Informal enquiries may be directed to: Dr J.F. McCann, e-mail j.f.mccann@qub.ac.uk <mailto:j.f.mccann@qub.ac.uk>, telephone +44 (0)28 9097 6041.
A generous start-up package will be available to the successful candidate.
Salary scale:
Lecturer, £30,012 - £44,074 per annum (including contribution points) Reader, £42,791 - £54,206 per annum (including contribution points)
Closing date: 4.00pm, Friday 6 June 2008
Please visit our website for further information and to apply online AT www.qub.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.qub.ac.uk/jobs> or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen's University Belfast, BT7 1NN.
Telephone (028) 90973044 or (028) 90973854 (answering machine). FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk <mailto:personnel@qub.ac.uk>
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.
Quantum Photonics and Quantum Information
Toshiba Research Europe Limited
Cambridge Research Laboratory
Applications are invited for a position in the Quantum Information Group at Toshiba Research Europe Ltd. The successful candidate will join a team working on single photon detection technology for applications including quantum information technology.
Candidates should have (or be close to receiving) a PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrated outstanding achievement in semiconductor optoelectronics, quantum optics or optical system research.
TREL is sited on the Cambridge Science Park. Work is carried out in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and Toshiba’s R&D Center in Japan, as well as several European universities.
An attractive salary and benefit package will be offered. Applicants should send a CV, the names and addresses of three referees and a covering letter to:
Dr A J Shields, Quantum Information Group Leader
Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., Cambridge Research Laboratory
208 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge, CB4 0GZ, UK.
URL:
www.quantum.toshiba.co.uk
E-mail:
recruitment@crl.toshiba.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 1 June 2008
Postdoctoral Position in Physics
Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics of University of Gdansk and National Centre for Quantum Informatics of Gdansk
A two year post doc position in the research area of quantum information, quantum optics and foundations of quantum physics. Funded with the QAP EU programme.
HOW TO APPLY: via email to Professor Marek Zukowski (marek.zukowski@univie.ac.at). Send first an informal e-mail including scientific curriculum vitae, and a statement on research interests. A later formal application would require additionally two recommendation letters.
TERMS: Good salary. Low cost of living.
DEADLINE: until position is filled
STARTING DATE: preferably November 2007 or earlier.
Two Postdoctoral Positions in Bratislava
1. Quantum Process Tomography.
Post doc position in the research area of quantum information theory focused on quantum process tomography.
2. Quantum Memories.
Post doc position in the research area of quantum information theory specialized on theoretical aspects of quantum memories.
HOW TO APPLY: Via email to Prof. Vladimķr Bu˛ek (buzek@savba.sk) including scientific curriculum vitae together with two recommendation letters.
PLACE OF WORK: Research Center for Quantum Information, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia http://www.quniverse.sk/
DEADLINE: not specified (until the position is filled)
STARTING DATE: negotiable
CONTRACT DURATION: 1 year for post doc (extension is possible)
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral position available at the University of Stuttgart
Solid-State Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Processing with Defects in Diamond
The defects in diamond quantum optics and quantum information (QIP) group at the University of Stuttgart (3. Institute of Physics) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral position.
The team pursues research in the area of single spin quantum physics and QIP at an internationally highly competitive level. The research efforts are well imbedded in international cooperation especially on a European level. The successful applicant should carry out research on photon to spin conversion, photon memory and repeater schemes with liberty to follow own lines of research. Ideally the candidate should have a background in low temperature optical solid-state spectroscopy or quantum optics. The contract is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of an extension.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with public service organizations (TVöD). Applications should be submitted to: Universität Stuttgart, 3. Physikalisches Institut, Prof. J. Wrachtrup, Pfaffenwaldring 57, 70550 Stuttgart, Germany. Further information can be obtained from Prof. J. Wrachtrup (wrachtrup@physik.uni-stuttgart.de).