Research Fellow in Quantum Technology

Quantum Computing Jobs UK; Falmer; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sussex invites applications for a 12-month full-time postdoctoral position in Experimental Quantum Technology. The successful candidate will join a team led by Prof Matthias Keller to develop an ion-photon interface using cavity-QED and work on distributed quantum networks.

The role requires a PhD in experimental quantum information or related fields, with experience in complex optical systems and vacuum electronics.

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental quantum information, laser- or atomic physics.
• Experience with complex optical systems including diode lasers and vacuum setups is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Test and characterise the ion trap system and implement a highly efficient ion-photon interface.
• Set up and test the system, and simulate and implement schemes for ion-photon entanglement.
• Based on successful testing, establish a second system to implement a basic quantum network.

Skills

Research experience

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in experimental quantum information or related field

Tools

Diode lasers

Ultra-high vacuum systems

Control electronics

Job description

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 maximise the impact of our work.

Why Work Here

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Further Key Information

Please contact Matthias Keller () for informal enquiries.

Equality and Diversity

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.

Eligibility

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

Salary

£38 – £46 pa

Job Type

Contract

Work Pattern

Full-time