The University of Sussex is a public research-intensive university located in Falmer, East Sussex, England. It lies mostly within the city boundaries of Brighton and Hove. Its large campus site is surrounded by the South Downs National Park, and provides convenient access to central Brighton 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) away. The university received its royal charter in August 1961, the first of the plate glass university generation.
Applications are invited for the position of a Research Fellow in Trapped Ion Quantum Computing in the Ion Quantum Technology Group in the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies at the University of Sussex. The position is part of the UK National Quantum Technologies programme and is concerned with the development of utility scale quantum computers capable of solving disruptive societal and industry challenges.
Trapped ions are one of the most mature implementations to deliver practical quantum technologies. We have developed a unique approach for trapped-ion quantum computing that enables scaling to a large number of qubits. The approach couples scalable global microwave based quantum gate technology with fully integrated quantum computing microchip modules that can be linked together using fast electric field links.
This position is part of a larger effort to develop and operate quantum computing solutions which scale to significantly larger system sizes. We currently operate 5 quantum computer prototypes in our lab and the position will focus on one or multiple of these experimental setups directed towards the implementation of quantum error correction, ion transport and quantum gate execution, raising gate fidelities, operation of multi-module quantum computing prototypes and the development of quantum computing microchips.
The successful applicant should have an experimental PhD in a field related to their research area such as atomic physics, optical physics or quantum physics along with a good publication record. The salary offered will be appropriate to the qualifications, standing and experience of the successful candidate.
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- A salary of £37,099 to £44,263 per annum.
- Selected fellow will be able to operate ion trap experiments, high power microwave setups, laser systems, optical setups and ultra-high vacuum setups as well as carrying out quantum information science experiments, quantum error correction, perform simulations of quantum systems, quantum control and other relevant theory.
Eligibilities
- Applicants should have an experimental PhD in a field related to their research area such as atomic physics, optical physics or quantum physics along with a good publication record.
Application Process
- Applicants should download the “Academic Application Form” and “Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form” and fill in all sections. The website for downloading the forms can be accessed by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.
- Email their completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to [email protected]
- Should include with their completed application form a CV, cover letter, the contact details of three referees and a list of relevant publications.
- Applicants should attach their application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (the university is unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / the applicants’ name in the subject line.
Application Deadline: December 8, 2023
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