PhD in Quantum Nanoscience: Rare-Earth Photon Emitters

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 429,000 - 543,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

End-of-year bonus

Job summary

TU Delft's Department of Quantum Nanoscience invites applications for a PhD position in Quantum Physics focusing on rare-earth ion single-photon emitters in the telecom C-band. You will embed erbium ions in solid-state crystals, couple to photonic crystal cavities, and explore scalable light-matter interfaces in a collaborative team.

Candidates should hold a Masters in applied physics or engineering, with a deep understanding of quantum physics and a curious, self-motivated mindset.

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent in (applied) physics or engineering
• Deep understanding of quantum physics
• Curious and self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Learn experimental techniques (microfabrication, quantum optics, cryogenics)
• Understand the principles of single-photon emitters and gain knowledge in simulations and experiments
• Supervise Master students and develop into an independent scientist

Skills

Deep understanding of quantum physics

Curious and self-motivated

Hands-on quantum optics experiments

Finite-element simulations

Nanofabrication and cryogenics

Education

Masters in applied physics or engineering

Job description

TU Delft's Department of Quantum Nanoscience invites applications for a PhD position in Quantum Physics focusing on rare-earth ion single-photon emitters in the telecom C-band. You will embed erbium ions in solid-state crystals, couple to photonic crystal cavities, and explore scalable light-matter interfaces in a collaborative team.

Candidates should hold a Masters in applied physics or engineering, with a deep understanding of quantum physics and a curious, self-motivated mindset.