PhD position in Andreev spin quantum bits: When spins go superconducting

Information about the department and research group
The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience focuses on research, innovation and education within the fields of future electronics, photonics, bio- and nanosystems. A close collaboration with Swedish and international partners within academia, industry and society enables scientific excellence and creates an innovative environment. In addition to the 200 researchers and PhD students, MC2 houses a cleanroom for micro- and nanofabrication with the latest equipment.

The group of Attila Geresdi, where the project is embedded in, works on hybrid quantum electronics, and harnesses the combination of semiconductors and superconductors to build and measure novel device architectures, and to develop new technologies for quantum information processing. Read about our research activities here: https://geresdi-lab.org/research/.

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student, the focus of your work will be nanofabrication and microwave domain experiments on low-dimensional hybrid nanodevices, to build devices for quantum information processing with Andreev bound states. You will work with state-of-the-art cryogenic and microwave equipment to measure and improve the quantum lifetime of the Andreev spin embedded in a superconducting quantum circuit. During the project, you will develop your scientific understanding, experimental skills and means to communicate your own results, both verbally and in writing. You will also interact and exchange ideas with external academic collaborators and will present your results in international conferences. The working language of the group is English.

In addition to your research work, you will take advanced, graduate level courses which will facilitate your personal and scientific development. The position generally includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level, corresponding at most 20% of working hours.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant scientific discipline. You should have sound language skills in English.

You should have a good understanding of solid-state physics, mesoscopic physics and superconductivity. You should be a motivated experimental researcher. Programming experience in Python and instrumentation control experience (e.g. QCoDes) are beneficial. Prior nanofabrication experience in a clean room environment is a plus. Cryogenic, analog electronics and microwave domain experimental experience are a plus.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210481 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
Please include at least two references whom we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Learn more and apply on Chalmers website: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=9891&rmlang=UK

Application deadline: 1st December, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor Attila Geresdi
E-mail: geresdi@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7721072

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