Postdoc in Quantum Optics & Information Processing

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 430,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics seeks three postdoctoral researchers to lead experiments in quantum opto-acoustics, CV quantum communication, or CV quantum computing within the Quantum Physics and Information Technology (QPIT) section. You will work in an international team with advanced optical, cryogenic and electronic laboratories.

Candidates should hold a PhD and demonstrate an experimental background in quantum optics or related fields.

Qualifications

• A strong experimental background in quantum optics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, optomechanics, photonics, or related field.
• Experience with squeezed or entangled light, homodyne detection, phase locking, cavity optomechanics, cryogenic measurements, fiber or integrated optics, low-noise electronics, or real-time control.
• Applicants should indicate the track (quantum opto-acoustics, CV quantum communication, or CV quantum computing) that best matches their background.

Responsibilities

• Drive an experiment from design and implementation to measurement, analysis and publication.
• Build low-noise optical and electronic systems and develop control/analysis software.
• Collaborate with students and external partners and publish and present results.

Skills

Experimental quantum optics

Optomechanics

Squeezed or entangled light

Homodyne detection

Phase locking

Cryogenic measurements

Low-noise electronics

Real-time control

Fiber/integrated optics

Control/software development

Education

PhD degree (or equivalent)

Job description

DTU Physics seeks three postdoctoral researchers to lead experiments in quantum opto-acoustics, CV quantum communication, or CV quantum computing within the Quantum Physics and Information Technology (QPIT) section. You will work in an international team with advanced optical, cryogenic and electronic laboratories.

Candidates should hold a PhD and demonstrate an experimental background in quantum optics or related fields.