Research Assistant - Quantum computation to address the dynamics of quantum emitters coupled to nanoresonators (Closed)

The research assistant will study theoretically the optical coupling between quantum emitters as well as the interaction between those emitters and lossy optical nanoresonators, with the use of the cavity-Quantum Electrodynamics (c-QED) framework. The dynamics of these systems will be studied by applying quantum computation techniques in an IBM quantum computer. The candidate will gain a comprehensive knowledge of c-QED to establish and solve the quantum Hamiltonians describing the couplings, as well as to map them into quantum circuits to be efficiently solved, with the target to find systems more efficiently solvable with quantum computers rather than with classical ones.

The researcher will need to posses and undergraduate, and/or Master degree in Physics, or in Photonics or related topic, with a solid background in theory and quantum physics. Knowledge of quantum computing will be particularly valued.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2024/05/15

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Theory of Nanophotonics Group is composed of a group of scientists at DIPC and at the Center for Materials Physics (CSIC-UPV/EHU).

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. 

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

• Reference: 2024/09
• Application deadline: 2024/03/18
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (60%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (20%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.