Research Associate in Quantum Technologies

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

Detailed Description

These are 2-year postdoctoral positions (with possibility of 1-year extension) in the Beyond Binary Quantum Information research group led by Prof Mehul Malik at the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPAQS) at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. 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.

For examples of our recent research, please see our group’s publications page:

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.

About our Team

The Beyond Binary Quantum Information research group is a dynamic team of researchers working at the interface of quantum information theory and experiment, with a specific focus on exploring high-dimensional quantum photonic systems. We are developing methods to generate, manipulate, and measure complex quantum states of light encoded in the spatial and temporal degrees-of-freedom and applying them in fundamental tests of quantum mechanics for enhancing modern quantum technologies for communication, sensing, and computing. 

For all criteria, further details and how to apply, please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website.

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