Postdoc: Experimental Quantum Optics & Entangled Photons

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry. The role leads an experimental quantum-optics programme, developing entangled-photon sources and performing advanced photon-correlation measurements in an ambitious UK-US collaboration with Columbia University.

Applicants should hold a PhD in experimental quantum optics, photonics, or related fields, with hands-on experience in optical experiments, and strong data-analysis and

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental quantum optics or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience in quantum optics or photonics experiments is essential.
• Strong data-analysis and scientific programming skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cambridge experimental quantum-optics programme.
• Develop and characterise entangled-photon-pair and bright squeezed vacuum sources.
• Perform photon-correlation measurements including g(2) and Hanbury Brown–Twiss measurements.

Skills

Quantum optics

Photonics

Optical experimentation

Data analysis

Scientific programming

Collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in experimental quantum optics

Tools

Hanbury Brown-Twiss measurements

Hong–Ou–Mandel interference

SPDC sources

Spectral correlation measurements

Photon detectors & timing electronics

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry. The role leads an experimental quantum-optics programme, developing entangled-photon sources and performing advanced photon-correlation measurements in an ambitious UK-US collaboration with Columbia University.

Applicants should hold a PhD in experimental quantum optics, photonics, or related fields, with hands-on experience in optical experiments, and strong data-analysis and