Postdoc: Quantum Light Source Development & Field Tests

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light Source Development in Edinburgh. This 12-month fixed-term post is full-time (35 hours) with Grade 7 spine point 28 (£37,694) per annum. The role focuses on designing quantum light sources and conducting field tests within IQN under Prof.

Alessandro Fedrizzi. Applicants should hold a PhD and have strong experimental background in quantum photonics or quantum communications and a publication record.

Qualifications

• PhD required before starting the post.
• Strong experimental background in quantum photonics or quantum communications.
• Track record of high-quality publications relative to opportunity.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop quantum light sources.
• Conduct quantum communication field tests over deployed fibre links.
• Oversee daily activities of postgraduate and undergraduate students in the lab.
• Meet milestones and report progress to supervisors.
• Collaborate with project partners and maintain records and data storage.

Skills

experimental quantum photonics

quantum communications

publications

Education

PhD in physics or electrical engineering

Tools

Quantum optics lab equipment

Job description

Heriot-Watt University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Light Source Development in Edinburgh. This 12-month fixed-term post is full-time (35 hours) with Grade 7 spine point 28 (£37,694) per annum. The role focuses on designing quantum light sources and conducting field tests within IQN under Prof.

Alessandro Fedrizzi. Applicants should hold a PhD and have strong experimental background in quantum photonics or quantum communications and a publication record.