Quantum Networking Postdoc: Yb Qubits on Telecom Fibre

EURAXESS Ireland; North East; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the EPSRC-funded project 'Quantum networking at telecom wavelengths with Yb qubits'. You will join Dr Tobias Franzen's group to develop a modular ytterbium tweezer-array platform and cavity-enhanced interfaces, working on long-distance quantum networking over telecom fibre.

The role involves active hands-on experiments, collaboration with national and international partners, supervision of graduate students, and contributing to grant

Qualifications

• PhD in AMO physics, quantum optics or related field.
• Experience with experimental quantum information platforms.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on the modular ytterbium tweezer-array platform.
• Collaborate with Dr Tobias Franzen and international partners to realise project goals.
• Contribute to grant proposals and supervise graduate students within the group.

Skills

AMO physics

Quantum optics

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in AMO physics or related field

Job description

Durham University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the EPSRC-funded project 'Quantum networking at telecom wavelengths with Yb qubits'. You will join Dr Tobias Franzen's group to develop a modular ytterbium tweezer-array platform and cavity-enhanced interfaces, working on long-distance quantum networking over telecom fibre.

The role involves active hands-on experiments, collaboration with national and international partners, supervision of graduate students, and contributing to grant