The Center for Quantum Devices at the Niels Bohr
Institute, University of Copenhagen, announces the opening of two PhD positions
in coupled multi-electron spin qubits in GaAs and other heterostructured
semiconductors.
Research involves experimental design, fabrication
of submicron devices and associated electronics, radio-frequency measurement in
a dilution refrigerator, data acquisition and analysis, and scientific writing.
For PhD inquiries, Contact: Charles Marcus, marcus@nbi.dk
The position
The position is for three or four years and
expected to lead to a Ph.D. degree at the University of Copenhagen.
The University of Copenhagen is oldest university
in Denmark founded in 1479. With its approximately 37000 students and 7500
employees. The Center for Quantum Devices is a Basic Research Center
established in 2012 and supported by the Danish National Research Foundation.
- Position
starts January 6, 2014.
The candidate
The successful applicant will enroll as a Ph.D.
student at the University of Copenhagen. The Ph.D. program, in addition to the
project work, comprises participation in courses or international Ph.D. schools
and some activity as teaching assistant.
Applicants must have completed at least one year
of a relevant M. Sc. Degree, or, for US applicants, an Undergraduate Degree in
a related area, at the time of start of the appointment.
The candidate must have strong background in
physics at the masters level, with advanced coursework in quantum mechanics and
condensed matter physics, as well as significant experimental experience.
Experience and coursework in electronics is also helpful.
Terms of appointment and payment
Salary, pension and terms of employment are in
accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Academics
Central organization. The salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the
Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
Currently, starting salaries are about 25,000 DKK (€ 3,330) per month for Ph.D.
students - plus full benefits including pension. The position is open for
candidates of all nationalities.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the
surrounding society and encourage all qualified applicants regardless of
personal background to apply for the position.
Application
Applicants are requested to submit their
applications electronically.
Please send an application that describes your
background. Enclose CV with publication list, short description of your work
relevant to the research field (e.g. Masters thesis), and names and contact
information of up to three scientific referees, and certified list of
university courses and grades.
Application deadline: September 6,
2013.
As an equal opportunities employer, the University
of Copenhagen invites applications from all interested candidates, regardless
of gender, age, religion or ethnic origin.
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