Postdoc in Quantum Technology to Study Entanglement in Quantum Circuits Royal Institute of Technology School of Engineering Sciences

Postdoc Position in Quantum Technology to Study Entanglement in Quantum Circuits Login and apply KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Job description We are working to create cluster states in the microwave frequency band (4-8 GHz) by synchronous pumping of a nonlinear superconducting circuit at multiple frequencies. In theory, cluster states can be used for quantum information processing in a one-way quantum computer. Our goal is to demonstrate this in an experiment. Your work will primarily be at KTH in group of Prof. David Haviland, but the research project is a collaboration with Aalto University in Helsinki Finland, and part of you time will be spent in the group of Prof. Pertti Hakonen. What we offer World leading digital microwave measurement technology that we develop locally. Flexible well equipped laboratory for nanofabrication . The possibility to travel and create an international network of researches in the field Life in Stockholm with exciting culture and close proximity to beautiful natural areas. Work at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment Help in finding an apartment: relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH Read more about what it is like to work at KTH Qualifications A doctoral degree in physics or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made. Experience with experimental physics and a desire to learn new techniques. Research expertise Collaborative abilities Independence Preferred qualifications A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline Previous experience with microwave technology and low-temperature measurement. Pedagogical ability Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. Trade union representatives You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage. Application Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. A CV including your relevant training, career background and accomplishments. A short text (maximum 2 pages) explaining your interest in pursuing post-doctoral studies and your previous experience in related areas of research. The name and e-mail address of two people who can provide a letter of recommendation upon request. They should have experience of your capabilities as a researcher and collaborator. A link or PDF attachment with your PhD thesis. Copy of PhD diploma and transcript of grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the employment The position offered is for, at the most, two years. A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation. Others Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values. For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here. We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons. Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months Contract type Full time First day of employment According to agreement Salary Monthly salary Number of positions 1 Full-time equivalent 100% City Stockholm County Stockholms län Country Sweden Reference number S-2023-0045 Contact Prof. David B Haviland, haviland@kth.se Published 12.Jan.2023 Last application date 27.Feb.2023 11:59 PM CET Login and apply If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy Apply

Postdoc Position in Quantum Technology to Study Entanglement in Quantum Circuits

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

Job description

We are working to create cluster states in the microwave frequency band (4-8 GHz) by synchronous pumping of a nonlinear superconducting circuit at multiple frequencies. In theory, cluster states can be used for quantum information processing in a one-way quantum computer. Our goal is to demonstrate this in an experiment. Your work will primarily be at KTH in group of Prof. David Haviland, but the research project is a collaboration with Aalto University in Helsinki Finland, and part of you time will be spent in the group of Prof. Pertti Hakonen.

What we offer

World leading digital microwave measurement technology that we develop locally.
Flexible well equipped laboratory for nanofabrication .
The possibility to travel and create an international network of researches in the field
Life in Stockholm with exciting culture and close proximity to beautiful natural areas.

Work at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
Help in finding an apartment: relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in physics or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
Experience with experimental physics and a desire to learn new techniques.
Research expertise
Collaborative abilities
Independence

Preferred qualifications

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
Previous experience with microwave technology and low-temperature measurement.
Pedagogical ability
Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

A CV including your relevant training, career background and accomplishments.
A short text (maximum 2 pages) explaining your interest in pursuing post-doctoral studies and your previous experience in related areas of research.
The name and e-mail address of two people who can provide a letter of recommendation upon request. They should have experience of your capabilities as a researcher and collaborator.
A link or PDF attachment with your PhD thesis.
Copy of PhD diploma and transcript of grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number S-2023-0045
Contact
Prof. David B Haviland, haviland@kth.se
Published 12.Jan.2023
Last application date 27.Feb.2023 11:59 PM CET
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