Research Assistant (Precision Spectroscopy & Quantum Simulation)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Centre for Quantum Technologies is seeking a Research Assistant to work on the ultracold molecules experimental setup. You will begin with training on optics and laser technologies while contributing to the experimental control system.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in physics with some research experience in experimental physics, and clear English communication is essential to integrate with a collaborative, international team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in physics required with some research experience in experimental physics.
• Some experience in quantum mechanics is preferred.
• Clear communication in English is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Work on experimental setup for ultracold molecules.
• Receive basic training in optics and laser technologies and contribute to the experimental control system.
• Help recalibrate the setup.

Skills

Clear communication in English

Education

Undergraduate degree in Physics

Job description

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at https://www.cqt.sg/

Job Description

The role of the Research Assistant is to work on our experimental setup on ultracold molecules. As a research assistant, the candidate is expected to start with basic training on optics and laser technologies, while making contributions to the experimental control system and ongoing efforts to recalibrate the setup.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in physics is required with some previous research experience in experimental physics. Ideally, the candidate would have some experience in quantum mechanics. Clear communication in English is a prerequisite. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, who is able to integrate into the team working to common objectives.