Postdoctoral Researcher on Quantum Technologies: The Research Group of Quantum Technologies at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) is offering a 3-year Postdoctoral Researcher position starting in November 2024. The role includes a competitive salary of over 36k€ (gross income) and offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in quantum technologies, focusing on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, superconducting circuits, and trapped ions. The position includes international collaboration with prestigious institutions like MIT and offers opportunities for travel and collaboration across Europe and the U.S.
Postdoctoral Researcher on the Theory of Quantum Technologies
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Quantum Technologies – Nitrogen-Vacancy Centers, Superconducting Circuits, Trapped Ions
Location:
Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Department of Applied Physics, Cartagena, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Quantum Physics or related fields.
- Strong theoretical background in quantum technologies.
- Expertise in quantum sensing, superconducting circuits, or trapped ion systems will be considered an advantage.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will contribute to research on quantum technologies, focusing on:
- Theoretical analysis of NV-center ensembles and their interaction with molecules.
- Numerical simulation of NMR sensing protocols to detect magnetic signals.
- Exploration of criticality and dynamical bifurcations in superconducting and semiconducting circuits for autonomous transport control.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct theoretical research on NV centers in diamond, superconducting circuits (transmons, Josephson junctions, etc.), and trapped ions.
- Collaborate with international researchers, including stays at MIT and other institutions.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish in high-impact journals.
- Work within the Horizon Europe project C-QUENS, collaborating with a European consortium of six laboratories.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send the following documents to javier.cerrillo@upct.es:
- Short CV
- Motivation letter
- Publication list
Last Date for Application:
October 15, 2024 (earlier applications are preferred).
