stillingsbetegnelse: Postdoc in Experimental Quantum Optics

jobbeskrivelse:
DTU Physics is seeking a postdoc for 2 years to work on a project on hybrid continuous/discrete-variable optical quantum information processing. In the section on Quantum Physics and Information Technology (QPIT), we conduct widely recognized research within a range of diverse topics, such as continuous-variable quantum information processing, quantum enhanced sensing, and engineering of solid state quantum systems. The postdoc position is available on a recently initiated project within the area of hybrid cv/dv quantum optics, where photon-level operations are combined with the traditional tools of Gaussian, continuous-variable quantum optics. The project has as the primary goal to experimentally demonstrate quantum teleportation of continuous-variable states using a novel hybrid scheme based on single-photon entanglement (Phys. Rev. Lett. 111, 050504 (2013)). It will be possible to follow alternative, but related research directions as well. The project is funded by a Villum Foundation Young Investigator Programme grant. Responsibilities and tasks The successful candidate will be part of a small team dedicated to developing a high performance platform for world-class hybrid cv/dv experiments. One important milestone will be to create and characterize by homodyne tomography a single photon source with record high fidelity. Some of the tasks involved are: •experimental planning, design, and implementation, •development of electronics (detectors, control systems, conditioning circuits, •etc.) in close collaboration with our electronic engineer, •theoretical and numerical simulation and analysis, •programming of experiment control software. A limited amount of supervision of student projects will also be expected. Qualifications The candidate should have a PhD or equivalent degree in physics or engineering. He or she should be motivated and dedicated to do research of high standards and be able to work closely with other team members. We highly value scientific curiosity and creativity. A strong background in experimental quantum optics is required, including experience with one or more of the methods involved in the project, such as •nonlinear optics, particularly parametric down-conversion, •phase space picture, •homodyne tomography, •single photon technology, •optical phase stabilization, •FPGA and microcontroller development, •Python programming. We offer QPIT’s vision is to understand, engineer and control complex quantum systems of light and matter, and to exploit these systems for quantum information processing and quantum metrology. We are a medium-sized, highly international research group of students and staff with diverse backgrounds. We have a friendly and dynamic research environment with close, daily interaction among all group members and strong collaborations with many academic and industrial partners. Technical support is excellent with electronics and process engineers embedded in the section and a large capacity, skilled mechanical workshop at the Department. We are situated just north of Copenhagen at the Lyngby campus of DTU, one of the leading technical universities of Northern Europe, where we enjoy newly renovated office and lab space. Salary and terms of employment The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The employment will last for up to 2 years, starting as soon as possible. Further information For further information, contact the grant holder, Jonas S. Neergaard-Nielsen, at jsne (at) fysik.dtu.dk. Learn more about QPIT, the Department of Physics, and DTU at http://www.fysik.dtu.dk/english/Research/QPIT. Application procedure Please submit your application no later than 31 May 2015. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online,” fill in the online applicatio

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