PhD: Macroscopic Quantum Optics & Tabletop Tests

Institute of Photonic Sciences; Castelldefels; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ICFO invites applications for a PhD position in Macroscopic Quantum Optics Theory. The successful candidate will join the Macroscopic Quantum Optics Theory group led by Prof. Dr. Oriol Romero-Isart and contribute to a project funded by la Caixa Junior Leader Fellowship.

The research will span quantum optics, quantum information, and fundamental physics, with theoretical work, analytical and numerical modeling, and design of feasible tests of fundamental physics.

Qualifications

• The candidate will conduct theoretical research at the intersection of quantum optics, quantum information, and fundamental physics.
• Their work will involve developing analytical and numerical tools to model quantum systems and designing experimentally feasible protocols for precision sensing and tests of fundamental physics.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will conduct theoretical research at the intersection of quantum optics, quantum information, and fundamental physics.

Job description

ICFO invites applications for a PhD position in Macroscopic Quantum Optics Theory. The successful candidate will join the Macroscopic Quantum Optics Theory group led by Prof. Dr. Oriol Romero-Isart and contribute to a project funded by la Caixa Junior Leader Fellowship.

The research will span quantum optics, quantum information, and fundamental physics, with theoretical work, analytical and numerical modeling, and design of feasible tests of fundamental physics.