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The successful candidates will work in the Quantum Theory group led by Prof. Adolfo del Campo at the University of Luxembourg.
Your Role...https: // sites.google.com/site/adolfodelcampo/
Research in the group is focused on non-equilibrium quantum phenomena with applications to Quantum Science and Technology. For an overview of recent research activities see https: // bit.ly/3jK6zog
The group offers an attractive working atmosphere and has a long track record of theoretical and experimental collaborations worldwide. The positions are supported by the Luxembourg National Research Fund.
Research topics include:
PhD in BeyondKZM Well-qualified and highly motivated young scientists who want to advance their careers in a stimulating research-focused environment. An Msc in Physics or an equivalent degree is required to be considered for this position. The candidate needs to possess excellent written and oral English communication skills. It is desired that the candidate is familiar with one or more of the following topics: Dynamics of phase transitions, Kibble-Zurek mechanism and beyond, theory of ultracold gases, solitons and vortices, numerical simulation of Bose-Einstein condensates, spatial statistics and stochastic geometry, and related concepts.
PhD in AQC Well-qualified and highly motivated young scientists who want to advance their careers in a stimulating research-focused environment. A Msc in Physics or an equivalent degree is required to be considered for this position. The candidate needs to possess excellent written and oral English communication skills. It is desired that the candidate is familiar with one or more of the following topics: Adiabatic quantum computing, quantum annealing, quantum algorithms, adiabatic theorem for many-body systems, random matrix theory and complex quantum systems, shortcuts to adiabaticity, numerical and analytical methods for disordered spin systems, and mathematical physics.
In Short...The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38979 (full time)
How to apply...Applications should include:
We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 15/03/2023. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
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