PhD in Quantum Repeaters: Photon Gen, Storage & Conversion

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 3.5-year fully funded PhD project in quantum communications, beginning January 2027. Eligible Home rate tuition fees are paid, and the annual UKRI stipend of £21,805 for 2026/27 is tax-free with expected annual increases.

The project will develop hybrid QD–Rb interfaces for frequency conversion and storage of single photons, involving device fabrication, cryogenic QD optics and atomic-vapour experiments, with modelling guidance to steer

Responsibilities

• Develop hybrid QD–Rb interfaces for frequency conversion and storage of single photons.
• Work across device fabrication, cryogenic QD optics and atomic-vapour experiments.
• Apply theory and modelling of EIT and four-wave mixing to guide experiments.

Education

2.1 honours degree or a master’s (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering discipline

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a 3.5-year fully funded PhD project in quantum communications, beginning January 2027. Eligible Home rate tuition fees are paid, and the annual UKRI stipend of £21,805 for 2026/27 is tax-free with expected annual increases.

The project will develop hybrid QD–Rb interfaces for frequency conversion and storage of single photons, involving device fabrication, cryogenic QD optics and atomic-vapour experiments, with modelling guidance to steer