Postdoc in quantum photonics

Organisation/Company

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Research Field

Physics » Optics
Physics » Other
Physics » Quantum mechanics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

15 May 2023 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The Quantum Nano Photonics group at KTH is inviting applications for a research engineer position in the field of quantum photonics at the single photon level. You will work in an international team to develop quantum photonic devices and instruments operating at the single photon level. You will be involved in European and international projects and will collaborate with leading research groups. The work will include nanofabrication, optical measurements, optical instruments conception and data analysis.

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
• A well-equipped laboratory for quantum optics experiments at cryogenic temperatures.
• Access to a state-of-the-art nanofabrication laboratory.
• Strong collaborations with world leading research groups in the field.
• A multidisciplinary environment where nanoscale quantum photonics devices are developed and implemented in a wide field of applications.
• Access to a deployed quantum communication network.

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Experience with optical measurements at cryogenic temperatures
• Experience with single photon measurements
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline

• International experience.
• Experience with supervision of students.
• Experience with lab programming (Python or equivalent)
• Experience with optical measurements at the single photon level.
• Research expertise
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

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Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max one page long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: Enligt överenskommelse
Salary: Månadslön
Number of positions: 2
Full-time equivalent: 40 h/vecka
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: S-2023-0638
Contact:

Published: 2023-05-05
Last application date: 2023-05-15

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Country

Sweden

City

Stockholm

Postal Code

11428

Street

Brinellvägen 8

Website

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City

Stockholm

Website

http://www.kth.se

Postal Code

11428