at the Department of Physics . Closing date: 4 November 2022.
The Department of Physics is located in the AlbaNova University Center and has approximately 240 employees, 250 students at undergraduate level and 95 graduate students. There are four research subjects within the postgraduate program: Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemical Physics and Medical Radiation Physics. These subjects span over several research groups with different research activities. For information about the Department of Physics, see: www. fysik.su.se/english.
Project description Subject: Physics
The interdisciplinary field of quantum technology is a new and rapidly developing part of information and communication technology CT. It connects classical information theory with quantum physics to achieve tasks in information that are impossible with classical methods and beating the standard limits in sensing and imaging. The ultimate goal of this project is the development of novel engineered complex quantum systems and their use for quantum information technology.
To achieve the goal of the project break-through experimental research work will have to be developed and organized in interconnected subprojects: Engineering of multipartite entanglement sources and integrated quantum photonic circuits and their use in for tasks in quantum communication and investigations on non-trivial topological effects in photonic crystals. To accomplish these tasks we will adopt a unique multidisciplinary approach based on different research areas quantum physics, photonics, nanofabrication, topological effects, and quantum communication.
The project will start with the development of entanglement sources, integrated quantum photonic circuits, and will continue with their ranging from quantum communication to quantum topological photonics. The PhD student will increase knowledge, develop skills, and conduct research with an interdisciplinary field of quantum technology.
Education at the research level A PhD education at Stockholm University is four years (48 months). The 4-year PhD program includes at least 3 years of research and at most one year of course work. The position may be extended by up to one year if up to 20 % teaching assistance or administration is included in the contract. The PhD student is employed (“doktorandanställning”) during the studies, with a monthly salary starting at SEK 28 000.
Qualification requirements An applicant who has completed a second-cycle (master's) degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits (4 years of studies), of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere, meets the general entry requirements.
In order to be accepted as a PhD student in Physics or Theoretical Physics a BSc in Physics (or equivalent) is required. The studies must include 60 credits of second-cycle courses in physics out of which at least 15 credits correspond to a second-cycle degree project. The degree project does not have to have been examined at the application deadline, but work corresponding to half a semester of full-time studies should have been devoted to it. For the subject Chemical Physics courses in chemistry may replace the required physics courses.
In addition, proficiency in English language, equivalent to English B in Swedish high school, is required, or
The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.
Selection The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The successful applicant will be selected based on documented theoretical and experimental knowledge relevant for the area of study, knowledge of scientific theory and method, analytical skills, personal motivation and team working skills. Well-developed English language skills are required. The applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents that substantiate qualifications, e.g., knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.
References and interviews will be used to assess qualifications of the applicants. We seek a self-motivated candidate with good analytical abilities and skilled in English.
Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www. su.se/rules and regulations.
Terms of employment Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.
The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.
Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.
Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.
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Contact For more information, please contact Professor Mohamed Bourennane, [email protected], or Professor Michael Odelius, [email protected].
Union representatives Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), tfn 0708-16 26 64, [email protected], Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), tfn 08-16 34 89, [email protected], [email protected] (SEKO) and doktorandrepresentant, [email protected].
Application Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
Please include the following information with your application
and, in addition, please include the following documents
Cover letter describing among other things: – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement – what makes you suitable for the project in question
CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.
You are welcome to apply!
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