PhD Position in Superconducting Qubits: The University of Basel’s Department of Physics and the Swiss Nanoscience Institute are offering a 100% scholarship for a talented and ambitious PhD candidate interested in developing scanning superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometers. The research focuses on imaging microscopic effects in superconducting circuits for quantum computation, combining cutting-edge scanning probe methods with quantum transport and quantum computation experiments.
Summary Table:
| Position Type | PhD Position (100%) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| Starting Date | 1 December 2023 |
| Application Deadline | Email Prof. Poggio, Email Dr. Braakman |
Study Area: Superconducting Circuit Engineering, Scanning SQUID Microscopy, Quantum Computation.
Scholarship Description:
PhD Position in Scanning SQUID Microscopy of Superconducting Qubits
The project addresses microscopic effects in superconducting circuits crucial for quantum computation, such as vortex formation and qubit decoherence. The candidate will develop nanoscale on-tip SQUIDs for scanning probe imaging, offering high sensitivity and resolution to map magnetic flux, current flows, and dissipated heat in superconducting devices. The goal is to guide material engineering and circuit design advancements by characterizing defects and decoherence mechanisms at the quantum level.
Eligibility: PhD candidates with experience in superconducting circuits or low-temperature scanning probe microscopy are preferred. A Master’s degree in physics or a related field is required.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates
- At least one letter of reference
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their complete application documents, including CV, academic certificates, and reference letters, as one PDF document by email directly to Prof. Poggio (mailto:martino.poggio@unibas.ch) and Dr. Braakman (mailto:floris.braakman@unibas.ch).
Last Date: Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, with the deadline set for 1 December 2023.
For more information about the project and the research groups, visit poggiolab.unibas.ch.
Visit www.unibas.ch for additional details about the University of Basel. Join us in a stimulating and collaborative research environment, contributing to advancements in superconducting circuit engineering using state-of-the-art scanning SQUID microscopy.
