Research Fellow in Quantum Technology

Brighton and Sussex Medical School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sussex invites applications for a 12-month full-time postdoctoral position in Experimental Quantum Technology. The project focuses on combining trapped ions and photons to build a distributed quantum network, with a cavity-based ion-photon interface and multi-zone ion trap.

A PhD in relevant physics is required, with experience in optical systems and quantum information. The role operates within the EPSRC Quantum Technology Hub and involves collaboration with Prof Matthias Keller's

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental quantum information, laser- or atomic physics.
• Proven ability to conduct and communicate high-level research.
• Experience with complex optical systems and precision instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Test and characterise the multi-zone ion trap system.
• Develop and optimize a highly efficient ion-photon interface.
• Collaborate in a team pursuing quantum networking via trapped ions and photons.

Education

PhD in experimental quantum information

Tools

Diode lasers

Ultra-high vacuum systems

Control electronics

Job description

Research Fellow in Quantum Technology Ref: 44292 (Fixed Term)

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Grade 7 starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

About the role

Applications are invited for a 12 months full-time postdoctoral position (with the possibility for extension) in Experimental Quantum Technology at the University of Sussex. Applicants should have obtained a PhD in experimental quantum information, laser- or atomic physics and be able to demonstrate working experience in this field. The appointment is within the framework of the EPSRC Quantum Technology Hub: Quantum Computing via Integrated and Interconnected Implementations. The successful candidate will work in a team of experienced researchers led by Prof Matthias Keller.

The aim of the project is to combine two of the most successful techniques in quantum information processing, trapped ions and photons, and use them to create a distributed quantum network. The main challenge is the implementation of an efficient ion-photon interface based on strongly-coupled cavity-QED.

We have developed a multi-zone ion trap that incorporates zones for loading, quantum information processing, and a cavity-based ion-photon interface. The first part of the project is to test and characterise the ion trap system and implement a highly efficient ion-photon interface. This involves the setting up and testing of the system as well as simulating and implementing novel schemes for ion-photon entanglement.

Based on successful testing of the multi-zone trap, a second system will be established to implement a basic quantum network.

About you

Ideally, you will have a PhD in experimental quantum information, laser- or atomic physics and be able to demonstrate working experience in this field.

The project requires working with a complex optical system with diode lasers, ultra-high vacuum systems, and control electronics to operate the experiment. Having experience and a good understanding of such systems is highly beneficial.

About our School

We are a research-intensive School that simultaneously delivers outstanding teaching to our students. As such we aim to be consistently recognised as truly world leading in key areas of our science, by extending the international excellence, impact and visibility of our research. We aim to be within the top UK universities in our discipline areas, attracting high-quality students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

We will establish a reputation as having a particularly open, stimulating, collaborative and supportive working environment for both staff and students, enabling the best possible outcomes for research, teaching and learning. We will further enhance our links with non-academic actors on local, national and international scales, and will maximize the impact of our work.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Please contact Prof Matthias Keller - Phone: [phone], email: [e-mail] - for informal enquiries.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. The assigned SOC code is 2119 and the going rate is £41,700. Eligibility for sponsorship will depend on the salary offered, or whether a candidate can make use of tradeable points to meet the salary threshold.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

Fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of extension