Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Diamond Quantum Memory Chips

This is a 3-year PDRA position to develop memory chips for quantum communications systems, based on colour centres in diamond.

With a background in quantum devices based on diamond colour centres, you will be self-motivated, able to plan and deliver a research project. You will have a PhD (or be near completion) in physics, engineering or materials science and experience in device fabrication and/or experimental studies of quantum photonics or spin-based quantum logic.

Working within the EPSRC Hub in Integrated Quantum Networks, we are developing a scalable platform for quantum communications based on electronic and nuclear spins in diamond coupled to an optical network. The light-matter interface consists of cavity-coupled colour centres with initial focus on the nitrogen-vacancy centre but possibilities to work also with group 4-vacancy defects. Building on our expertise in the engineering of colour centres and fabrication of optical microcavities in diamond, the aim of the project is to demonstrate a working device that can be implemented in a testbed network.

All applications must be made online using the Oxford University E-Recruitment system, no later than 12 noon on 15 January 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at the Department of Materials shortly after the closing date and you must be available during this time, either by Teams or in person. Please note in normal circumstances only interview travel expenses within the UK will be reimbursed.

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