Theoretical Quantum Sensing Postdoc – Foundations & Control

Delft; Delft; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension ABP

Health insurance discount

232 leave hours per year (38h) + buy/s

Education and training opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

TU Delft's Department of Quantum Nanoscience invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical quantum physics focused on quantum sensing with mechanical systems. You will develop analytical and numerical models of quantum dynamics, explore noise mitigation, and address fundamental questions at the interface of quantum mechanics and gravity.

As part of the new theory group led by Assistant Professor Julen Simón Pedernales, you will guide projects, mentor students, publish

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline by the start of the appointment.
• Expertise in quantum optics, quantum technologies, quantum information, quantum sensing, or related fields.
• Experience developing analytical and numerical models of quantum systems.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Interest in mentoring students and contributing to the scientific development of a growing research group.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead analytical and numerical research on the quantum dynamics of mechanical systems and their interactions with complex environments.
• Formulate and investigate new approaches to quantum control, noise mitigation, and quantum sensing.
• Establish the fundamental limits governing preparation, manipulation and certification of quantum states in realistic experiments.
• Contribute to defining what lab-scale quantum experiments can achieve in sensing and tests of fundamental physics.

Skills

Quantum optics

Quantum technologies

Quantum information

Quantum sensing

Analytical modeling

Numerical modeling

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

TU Delft's Department of Quantum Nanoscience invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical quantum physics focused on quantum sensing with mechanical systems. You will develop analytical and numerical models of quantum dynamics, explore noise mitigation, and address fundamental questions at the interface of quantum mechanics and gravity.

As part of the new theory group led by Assistant Professor Julen Simón Pedernales, you will guide projects, mentor students, publish