Postdoc in Theory for Quantum Plasmonics

We look for a post-doc in theoretical physics with experience from dissipative processes in quantum optics and preferably quantum plasmonics.

Information about the project
Metal nanoparticles of about 100 nm in size are able to strongly interact with visible light by focusing its electromagnetic energy down to deep subwavelength volumes. This opens up possibilities for manipulating and utilizing light on very small length scales – a subject of intense contemporary research.

This project aims at studying interaction between 2-level systems like colloidal Quantum Dots (QD), metal nanoparticles and photonic waveguides. The idea is to reach strong interaction between excitons in the QD and plasmons in the nanoparticles, manifested in vacuum Rabi splitting with only individual quantum emitter involved. This will enable quantum optical research at ambient conditions.

The work will include modelling of relevant dissipative processes as well as investigation of possible applications for this system, making use of a strong and ultrafast room-temperature photon-photon interaction at the single photon level.

The work will be performed in the theory group of Göran Johansson (Applied Quantum Physics / Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience) in close connection to the ongoing experimental work in the group of Timur Shegai (Bionanophotonics / Department of Physics).

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent.

The work include theoretical modelling in close connection with experiment.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in Theoretical Physics, Physics or equivalent; the degree should generally not be older than three years. You should have experience from theoretical quantum optics and preferably also plasmonics. The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English.

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Our offer to you
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200102 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that 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 research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 15 April, 2020

For questions, please contact:
Timur Shegai, Bionanophotonics
E-mail: timurs@chalmers.se

Göran Johansson, Applied Quantum Physics
E-mail: goran.l.johansson@chalmers.se

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