PhD Project to implement quantum error correction in a semiconductor spin qubit system
Project Description:
One or more PhD positions are available at the Center for Quantum Devices - Station Q Copenhagen to develop a logical, error-correcting spin qubit in semiconductor heterostructures. Research involves experimental design, fabrication of submicron devices and associated electronics, radio-frequency measurement in a dilution refrigerator, data analysis, and scientific writing. Candidate should have strong background in physics at the master level (or undergraduate degree from US) with advanced coursework in quantum mechanics and condensed matter physics, as well as significant experimental experience. Experience and coursework in electronics and quantum information is also helpful.
The position is commencing 1 February 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Project supervisors are Charles Marcus (marcus@nbi.dk) and Ferdinand Kuemmeth (kuemmeth@nbi.dk)
PhD students will either be enrolled in the 5+3 programme, allowing 3 years of full-time PhD studies (candidates with a Master degree), or in the Integrated 3 + 5 PhD programme in which the Master and PhD studies are combined (candidates with a Bachelor degree).
For further information on the study structures, please see: www.science.ku.dk/phd.
Terms of employment:
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
The starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 306,667 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 42,361). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
Application Procedure:
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include:
- Cover Letter, stating motivation and background
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcript or other indication of courses and grades (finalists will need official transcript)
- Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications
- Contact information (name, address, telephone & email) of 1-3 references
- Finalists will need to provide documentation of English language proficiency
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
The deadline for applications is 31 December 2015. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. Afterwards an assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the selected applications. The applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee and the final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee and the interview committee.
The main criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant and the above mentioned skills. The successful candidate will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Questions
For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the supervisors.
General information about PhD programmes at SCIENCE is available at www.science.ku.dk/phd.
