Research Associate in Silicon Carbide Devices for Quantum Networking

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

Detailed Description

We seek a talented and motivated scientist to undertake research on spin-photon interfacing in SiC quantum opto-electronic devices. The goals of the project are to develop high-fidelity control of electronic and nuclear spins associated to point defects in SiC, and to enhance the performance of the spin-photon interface by the integration of micro-electronic and photonic functionalities. SiC is a unique material for this goal, as it uniquely combines excellent photonic, micro-electronic and spintronic functionalities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Propose, develop and conduct experiments to push the state-of-the-art on spin-photon interfacing in SiC for quantum networking applications
• Meeting planned milestones and deliverables.
• The project involves a close collaboration with SiC device engineers and theoretical physicists.
• Reporting progress regularly to supervisors, both verbally and in written reports.
• Keeping clear written records of work done, and storing data in accessible formats according to a system agreed with the project supervisor.
• General tasks involve scientific research; analysis and interpretation of data; daily oversight of the activities of postgraduate and undergraduate project students in the laboratory; communication with other investigators involved in this collaborative project; preparation of scientific papers; presentation of research at conferences.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A PhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or related subjects (or expected to be awarded a PhD soon)
• A sound grasp of photonics, quantum mechanics, qubit control.
• A demonstrated track-record (during a PhD degree or post-doctoral research) of:

• Construction and operation of optical and/or microwave setups
• Experimental work on quantum technology, preferably with solid-state qubits at cryogenic temperature
• Development of physical models to understand experimental data
• Primary author contributions to peer-reviewed journals
• Experience of programming (C++ or Python or MATLAB) for data acquisition and analysis.
• A record of high quality publications, as appropriate for the stage in career, and evidence of contribution to the writing of these publications proportionate to opportunity.
• Ability to articulate research work, both in technical reports / papers and by oral presentation
• Ability to formulate and progress work on their own initiative
• Evidence of research ability: problem solving, flexibility
• Must be able to work as part of a team on the experiments at Heriot-Watt and more widely with the collaborators at other Universities
• Experience in writing and managing peer-reviewed papers.
• Experience in public presentations of scientific results (e.g. conference talks)

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