PhD position, quantum properties of surface acoustic waves

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 academy, industry and society enables scientific excellence and creates an innovative environment. In addition to the 200 researchers and Ph D students, MC2 houses a cleanroom for micro- and nanofabrication with the latest equipment.Information about the division
At the Quantum Device Physics Laboratory, we have started a project where we study very weak surface acoustic waves with frequencies of a few GHz. The waves are generated on a piezoelectric substrate, and we study waves by detecting them with a single electron transistor or by allowing them to interact with a superconducting qubit. The project is funded by the Knut&Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and aims at studying the surface acoustic waves at the quantum level, i.e. studying propagating single phonons.

Job description
We are currently seeking a PhD student for continuing this project in collaboration with a post-doc (Dr. Thomas Aref). The PhD position is nominally for four years but may be extended up to five years.

Qualifications
The applicant should have a degree in Physics by the start of the appointment. A successful candidate should have good knowledge in solid state physics. Knowledge in surface acoustic waves, superconductivity, and microwaves is desirable.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20130166 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically via Chalmers webpage.

Application deadline: 2013-07-16

Register your application as soon as possible, as the position can be filled before the application deadline.

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Per Delsing, per.delsing@chalmers.se, +46 31-772 3317, +46 70-3088317

 
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