photonics

ORCA Computing is seeking a theorist in the area of quantum computing to build and lead the theory team within ORCA.

PhD scholarship in Nanolaser Physics

We seek a highly talented candidate to do a PhD project on theoretical nanolaser physics within a recently started ERC Advanced Grant. The overall goal of the project is to explore, both experimentally and theoretically, a new class of nanophotonic devices based on Fano resonances, which promise to drastically reduce the quantum noise of nanolasers, while simultaneously increasing the modulation speed and offering unique control of the laser output. These properties are crucial for applications in future integrated photonic circuits.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
> Fundamental study of nonlinear optics on the nanoscale
> Real-life applications to spectroscopy and microscopy
> Breakthrough research at the University of Technology Sydney

A PhD scholarship is available for the right candidate, working on Nanoscale Nonlinear Optics at the University of Technology, Sydney. The project involves the design, fabrication and experimental characterisation of smaller-than-wavelength optical resonators and 2D-material based photonic devices to enable efficient wavelength conversion.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The project includes the design, fabrication and experimental characterisation of solid-state single-photon emitters integrated with photonic circuits to create a scalable high-performance platform for quantum optical signal processing.

PhD and Postdoctoral positions will open in Spring 2019 on different projects related to molecular cavity optomechanics, ultrafast quantum state manipulation in THz-frequency oscillators, and THz to visible wavelength conversion.

Details of the openings can be found at: https://lqno.epfl.ch/openings/

Two postdoctoral fellowships and two PhD student positions are available in the Baugh group at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), University of Waterloo. We anticipate 2-year postdoctoral appointments, with the possibility of a 3rd year, contingent on performance and funding. These appointments may begin as early as September 2017. Excellent candidates are sought with an experimental background in semiconductor devices, nano- and micro-fabrication, and cryogenic transport measurements. A PhD in Physics, Applied/Engineering Physics or closely related fields is required.

Newly established Quantum Technologies Laboratory at the Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Poland led by Professor Konrad Banaszek seeks to fill five junior research positions (Postdoc, PhD scholarships, student scholarchips) supported by the project Quantum Optical Communication Systems starting on 1 December 2016.

One of the remaining puzzles in modern physics is the transition from quantum to classical physics. While many models, like decoherence, have been proposed, experimental tests remain very challenging. One of the most promising avenues for observing quantum effects at a macroscopic scale has been through optomechanics in which the radiation pressure of light is used to probe and control the dynamics of mechanical oscillators.

The Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw invites applications for research fellowships and research professorships in photonics and quantum science. The eight positions to be filled are funded from the European Union’s 7th Framework Programme project PhoQuS@UW: Fostering Excellence in Photonics and Quantum Science which aims at expanding experimental and theoretical research in widely defined optics and quantum physics including quantum optics and quantum information, ultrafast optics, atto-science, photonics, biophotonics, plasmonics, and related areas of research.