Postdoc: Build Cold-Atom Quantum Network Nodes

Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST); Castelldefels; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ICFO invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the Quantum Photonics group led by Prof. Hugues de Riedmatten. The project focuses on developing quantum network nodes with laser-cooled atoms, including quantum memories and highly excited Rydberg atoms for deterministic quantum light generation and processing.

Collaborations span European partners within Q-Planet. The contract is funded by Horizon Europe and Chips JU, with a start date following selection and project timelines.

Formación

• Ph.D.-equivalent degree in quantum physics or evidence of completion soon
• Experience in experimental quantum optics
• Experience with quantum memories, light–matter interaction, and light sources
• Entanglement generation experience is valued
• Experience in experimental quantum physics is required

Responsabilidades

• Develop quantum network nodes with laser-cooled atoms, including quantum memories
• Integrate nodes with photonic integrated lasers and modulators
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary Q-Planet project and European collaborations

Conocimientos

Experimental quantum optics

Quantum memories

Quantum light sources

Entanglement generation

Quantum physics experiments

Educación

PhD in quantum physics

Herramientas

Photonic integrated lasers

Modulators

Descripción del empleo

ICFO invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the Quantum Photonics group led by Prof. Hugues de Riedmatten. The project focuses on developing quantum network nodes with laser-cooled atoms, including quantum memories and highly excited Rydberg atoms for deterministic quantum light generation and processing.

Collaborations span European partners within Q-Planet. The contract is funded by Horizon Europe and Chips JU, with a start date following selection and project timelines.