Researcher in quantum optics with squeezed light

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

The nonlinear quantum photonics group at the department of applied physics is offering a postdoctoral research position in quantum optics to conduct fundamental investigations on the generation of squeezed states of light and their manipulation in integrated photonic circuits and microresonators. You will be working together with postdocs and doctoral students. The position is opened in the framework of the VR research environment for optical quantum sensing (OQS), with further opportunities for training and collaboration at KTH and within the national initiative for quantum technology (WACQT). The project will be conducted in the division for quantum and biophotonics at the AlbaNova University Center in Stockholm, in a dynamic and creative group, working in an international and collaborative atmosphere. Research activities of the unit are mostly experimental and often interdisciplinary. The project offers several opportunities for both curiosity-driven basic research and more applied technological development in nonlinear and quantum optics.

• 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
• An interdisciplinary and supporting work environment, that values teamwork
• The possibility to take part in different research projects in quantum and nonlinear optics

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Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree
• Good command of written and spoken English is required in the daily work
• Research expertise
• The ability to inform about research and development work
• Collaborative abilities.
• Independence.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the development of experimental setups and systems for squeezed light generation and their application to ultrasensitive measurements
• A strong background in quantum optics, combined with a track record of high-quality scientific publications
• A proven record of successful international collaborations, teaching and supervision
• Teaching ability.
• The ability to work towards research results being utilised in practice.
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

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• 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 two pages long.

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The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement up to 1 year with access according to agreement.

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Type of employment: Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: S-2021-0959
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Published: 2021-07-06
Last application date: 2021-07-20