PhD position in quantum information theory

Open PhD position in quantum information theory and foundations of quantum mechanics at Lund University. Significant freedom in the specific research topic, covering in particular quantum correlations, quantum communication, entanglement and applications to atomic physics and superconducting systems.

Starting date: around September 2024.

Duration: 4-5 years.

Deadline: April 16th

More information and application: https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:707908/ 

Group webpage: https://sites.google.com/view/qit-scania/home

Description of the workplace The division of mathematical physics spans both the faculties of natural science and engineering science (LTH), and it is a part of the department of physics. Research is conducted primarily in the fields of quantum many-body systems, which includes theoretical research in nuclear physics, nanometer physics, quantum information, atomic physics, and modeling of materials, with several collaborations internationally and within Lund University.

Work duties 
Quantum information theory is essential for both fundamentally understanding quantum mechanics and its technological applications. The successful applicant will work broadly within quantum information, quantum correlations, entanglement, quantum communication and/or open quantum systems. The successful applicant will join the research group led by Armin Tavakoli at the division of mathematical physics at the physics department.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirementsA person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third-cycle studies in Physics if he or she has:

• passed an independent project (e.g.degree project) of at least 30 credits in a relevant subject

Equivalent knowledge acquired through corresponding programmes will be assessed individually. In order to enable interdisciplinary initiatives and important specialisations in certain areas, students with qualifications in subjects other than Physics may be considered for admission.

Finally, the student must be judged to have the potential to complete the programme.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.