PhD positions in quantum photonics with color centers

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We have two open PhD positions at TU Delft in the exciting new area of quantum photonics with color centers for scalable quantum communication and computing.

Job description

Positions are available in the following areas:

Photonic integrated circuits for quantum information processing. The research will include design and characterization of photonic foundry chips and in-house nanofabrication, and will have a special focus on hybrid integration and on-chip control of color centers, development of cryogenic optical switching, and integration with single-photon detectors.

Silicon color centers for scalable quantum communication and computing. You will study new color centers in silicon and diamond, including their fabrication and integration into nanophotonic structures, their quantum control, and their characterization using free-space and waveguide-based cryogenic spectroscopy.

As a member of our lab, you will have access to a brand new laboratory with state-of-the-art cryogenic, optical, and electrical equipment, a fully equipped cleanroom for nanofabrication, and regular tape-outs in commercial photonic foundries. Moreover, you will collaborate with world-leading research groups (e.g. at TUDelft, MIT, IMEC, KTH, etc.) including exchange trips. You will report your results in high impact scientific journals and present your work at photonics and physics conferences around the world such as CLEO and the APS March meeting.

Requirements

You have a master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a comparable discipline at the time of taking on the position. You have basic knowledge of optics and electromagnetics, electrical/optical measurements, and excellent python coding skills. While prior knowledge of integrated photonics, nanofabrication, quantum physics and quantum information theory, quantum emitters, MEMS, and cryogenics are a plus, they are not required.

You enjoy working in a team, are able to solve problems independently, and have a strong drive for science and technology. You bring excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.

Conditions of employment

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2541 per month in the first year to € 3247 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Adviceto assist you with your relocation.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core valuesand we actively engageto be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three disciplines - electrical engineering, mathematics and computer science. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we use in our daily lives. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make future- proof. We are also working on a world in which humans and computers reinforce each other. We are mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. There is plenty of room here for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1,100 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.

Click hereto go to the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy, please contact: dr. Carlos Errando Herranz PhD, email: [email protected]

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before May 31, 2023, via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

A 1-page cover letter explaining your personal motivation in pursuing a PhD, including how the PhD topic fits your background, how you see the PhD fitting into your career trajectory;

A CV, which should include details of your eligibility;

Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc);

A technical thesis/report (e.g. Master thesis, or report written for a course) in English that was independently written by yourself

The contact details (name, position, email) for at least one reference person that can speak about your work.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. A decision will be reached by the end of March 2023.

A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.

Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Faculty/Department

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science

Job Type

PhD

Scientific field

Engineering

Hours per week

36-40

Salary

€ 2.541,00 - € 3.247,00

Desired level of education

University graduate

Vacancy number

TUD03441

Method of applying

Via system

We have two open PhD positions at TU Delft in the exciting new area of quantum photonics with color centers for scalable quantum communication and computing.

Job description

Positions are available in the following areas:

Photonic integrated circuits for quantum information processing. The research will include design and characterization of photonic foundry chips and in-house nanofabrication, and will have a special focus on hybrid integration and on-chip control of color centers, development of cryogenic optical switching, and integration with single-photon detectors.

Silicon color centers for scalable quantum communication and computing. You will study new color centers in silicon and diamond, including their fabrication and integration into nanophotonic structures, their quantum control, and their characterization using free-space and waveguide-based cryogenic spectroscopy.

As a member of our lab, you will have access to a brand new laboratory with state-of-the-art cryogenic, optical, and electrical equipment, a fully equipped cleanroom for nanofabrication, and regular tape-outs in commercial photonic foundries. Moreover, you will collaborate with world-leading research groups (e.g. at TUDelft, MIT, IMEC, KTH, etc.) including exchange trips. You will report your results in high impact scientific journals and present your work at photonics and physics conferences around the world such as CLEO and the APS March meeting.

Requirements

You have a master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a comparable discipline at the time of taking on the position. You have basic knowledge of optics and electromagnetics, electrical/optical measurements, and excellent python coding skills. While prior knowledge of integrated photonics, nanofabrication, quantum physics and quantum information theory, quantum emitters, MEMS, and cryogenics are a plus, they are not required.

You enjoy working in a team, are able to solve problems independently, and have a strong drive for science and technology. You bring excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.

Conditions of employment

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2541 per month in the first year to € 3247 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Adviceto assist you with your relocation.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core valuesand we actively engageto be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three disciplines - electrical engineering, mathematics and computer science. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we use in our daily lives. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make future- proof. We are also working on a world in which humans and computers reinforce each other. We are mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. There is plenty of room here for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1,100 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.

Click hereto go to the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy, please contact: dr. Carlos Errando Herranz PhD, email: [email protected]

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before May 31, 2023, via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

A 1-page cover letter explaining your personal motivation in pursuing a PhD, including how the PhD topic fits your background, how you see the PhD fitting into your career trajectory;

A CV, which should include details of your eligibility;

Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc);

A technical thesis/report (e.g. Master thesis, or report written for a course) in English that was independently written by yourself

The contact details (name, position, email) for at least one reference person that can speak about your work.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. A decision will be reached by the end of March 2023.

A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.

Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.