Position 1: Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher/PhD Student in Physics (1 post)
Department School of Physics & Astronomy, the University of Nottingham
Salary Minimum £36929 per annum, depending on family status and pension arrangements according to Marie Curie rules
Marie Curie ITN Project: Quantum Sensor Technologies and Applications (QTea)
Applications
are invited for the above post to work with Dr Thomas Fernholz and Prof
Peter Krüger in the framework of a European funded project at the
University of Nottingham. The successful candidates will register for a 3
year PhD at the School of Physics and Astronomy within the Marie Curie
Initial Training Network (ITN): Quantum Sensor Technologies and
Applications – QTea. http://www.itnqtea.eu .
Two
research projects are based on the physics of ultra-cold atoms, trapped
under ultra-high vacuum conditions in tightly confining magnetic fields.
Atoms hover above so-called atom chips, which are used to produce
trapping fields by running currents through litho¬graphically patterned
conductors. This technique has proven to be useful for a variety of
applications.
Interfacing ultra-cold atoms with solid-state materials.
This
project will focus on using atoms as surface probes. The fragility of
Bose-Einstein condensates, i.e. collections of atoms at the lowest
possible energy allowed by quantum mechanics, can be used to map out
electrical and magnetic properties of materials with high sensitivity
and spatial resolution. In collaboration with IBM, we will further
develop this novel magnetic microscopy technique to measure field
patterns on the nanoscale. For further information on this project
contact Peter.Kruger@nottingham.ac.uk .
The overall
aim of the QTea network is to establish a transnational platform for
the career development of young researchers on quantum technologies,
ranging from modern time and frequency standards to terrestrial and
airborne gravimetry. Hence, the selected candidates will be able to
develop multidisciplinary knowledge ranging from fundamental science to
industrial application. Successful candidates will take part in a
network wide training program and are expected to collaborate with
network partners through short term placements at industrial/academic
partner institutions within UK and EU.
Candidates
should possess and excellent masters or diploma in experimental quantum
physics or photonics. In addition ESR fellows must, at the time of
recruitment by the host organization, be in the first four years
(full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and
have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree. They are required to
undertake trans-national mobility (i.e. move from one country to
another) when taking up their appointment. At the time of recruitment by
the host organization, researchers must not have resided or carried out
their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host
organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to
the reference date. Short stays such as holidays and/or compulsory
national service are not taken into account. Through collaboration with
academic and industry partners, also provides complementary training for
PhD students in academia and the private sector.
Due to the
requirements of the UK Border and Immigration Agency, applicants who are
not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to
work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis
with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals whose
employment will require permission to work subject to a resident labour
market test may only be considered if there are no suitable UK or EEA
national candidates for the post. Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.
This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Fernholz on Thomas.Fernholz@nottingham.ac.
To apply, please visit http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
Position 2: Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher/PhD Student in Physics (1 post)
Department School of Physics & Astronomy, the University of Nottingham
Salary Minimum £36929 per annum, depending on family status and pension arrangements according to Marie Curie rules
Marie Curie ITN Project: Quantum Sensor Technologies and Applications (QTea)
Applications
are invited for the above post to work with Dr Thomas Fernholz and Prof
Peter Krüger in the framework of a European funded project at the
University of Nottingham. The successful candidates will register for a 3
year PhD at the School of Physics and Astronomy within the Marie Curie
Initial Training Network (ITN): Quantum Sensor Technologies and
Applications – QTea. http://www.itnqtea.eu .
Two
research projects are based on the physics of ultra-cold atoms, trapped
under ultra-high vacuum conditions in tightly confining magnetic fields.
Atoms hover above so-called atom chips, which are used to produce
trapping fields by running currents through litho¬graphically patterned
conductors. This technique has proven to be useful for a variety of
applications.
Quantum optics with atoms loaded into hollow-core fibres.
Ensembles
of atoms can be used to store the quantum state of light and retrieve
it later with an arbitrary delay, limited by the atomic coherence time.
Such a quantum memory is required to generate and maintain entanglement
at long distances and is an essential building block of future quantum
communication networks. In this project, strong coupling between light
and ultra-cold atoms will be achieved inside the 6 ?m-? hollow core of a
photonic crystal fibre, integrated into an atom-chip environment. For
further information on this project contact Thomas.Fernholz@nottingham.ac.
The overall
aim of the QTea network is to establish a transnational platform for
the career development of young researchers on quantum technologies,
ranging from modern time and frequency standards to terrestrial and
airborne gravimetry. Hence, the selected candidates will be able to
develop multidisciplinary knowledge ranging from fundamental science to
industrial application. Successful candidates will take part in a
network wide training program and are expected to collaborate with
network partners through short term placements at industrial/academic
partner institutions within UK and EU.
Candidates
should possess and excellent masters or diploma in experimental quantum
physics or photonics. In addition ESR fellows must, at the time of
recruitment by the host organization, be in the first four years
(full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and
have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree. They are required to
undertake trans-national mobility (i.e. move from one country to
another) when taking up their appointment. At the time of recruitment by
the host organization, researchers must not have resided or carried out
their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host
organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to
the reference date. Short stays such as holidays and/or compulsory
national service are not taken into account. Through collaboration with
academic and industry partners, also provides complementary training for
PhD students in academia and the private sector.
Due to the
requirements of the UK Border and Immigration Agency, applicants who are
not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to
work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis
with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals whose
employment will require permission to work subject to a resident labour
market test may only be considered if there are no suitable UK or EEA
national candidates for the post. Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.
This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Fernholz on Thomas.Fernholz@nottingham.ac.
To apply, please visit http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
