Research Associate in Quantum Technologies

Contract: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months)

Detailed description

These positions are associated with two new UK National Quantum Technologies Hubs: Quantum Sensing and Imaging (QuSIT) and Integrated Quantum Networks (IQN). As such, one position will focus on the area of quantum sensing and imaging, and the other on quantum communications. Please specify which role you are interested in at the time of application.

In these roles, you will be involved in cutting-edge research projects focusing on the study of high-dimensional quantum systems and their application in enhancing quantum technologies. Your research will aim at gaining exquisite control over the spatial and temporal structure of light, with the ultimate goal of pushing the information, noise and sensitivity limits of next-generation quantum technologies for communication, sensing and imaging. You will play an integral role in ongoing BBQLab projects as well as in the planning and delivery of upcoming research projects.

This is a role with a significant amount of responsibility. It will involve overseeing all aspects of our group’s research—from supervising the activities of junior group members, to contributing to the planning and writing of external grant proposals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects while making use of relevant research techniques and methods. Use initiative and creativity to identify exciting directions for research, develop new research methods, and extend the research portfolio.
• Supervise the activities of junior group members and PhD students, while assisting in the development of student knowledge and research skills. Ensure continuity of experimental techniques and methodology developed in the group.
• Disseminate results of research through high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. Significant financial support is available for attending national and international conferences.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential Criteria

• Applicants should hold a PhD (or a thesis submitted by the start date of the project) in quantum information science, quantum engineering, or a related field
• A record of high quality, peer-reviewed publications and evidence of contribution to the writing of these publications proportionate to opportunity.
• Sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in experimental quantum information science, including research methods and techniques.
• Strong theoretical understanding and thorough grounding in quantum information science.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience planning and leading experiments within an experimental lab.
• Experience of programming for data acquisition and analysis (e.g. MATLAB, Python).
• Experience in public presentation of scientific results, e.g. contributed talks at conferences.
• Ability to work on one's own initiative.
• Must be able to work as part of the BBQ Lab team and more widely with collaborators at other Universities.

For all criteria, further details and how to apply:

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