Postdoctoral positions in Quantum Nanophotonics
4 weeks ago
Looking for a unique and collaborative endeavor at the cutting edge of photonics and quantum engineering? Read on
Our goal at Chalmers is to build a useful quantum computer. The complexity of today's quantum processors must be increased to help fields like chemistry and medicine. We are forming a new interdisciplinary team to understand and increase the power of quantum technology.
Information about the project and the environment
The positions are in the brand-new Quantum Photonics Laboratory (QPL). We are scientists, applied physicists, and engineers. We explore the flow of and interactions between light, sound, and microwaves.
There is no reliable path to a sustainable growth in society's capability to compute and connect. A key issue is the excessive energy loss caused by communication. In classical datacenters and computers, this energy loss leads to heating and greenhouse gas emissions. In emerging quantum processors, the energy loss prevents scaling up small quantum devices into more powerful systems. We are developing new hardware to address this. Read more on our webpage and in this popular science article.
This project is part of the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer. We are members of the Quantum Technology division in the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2). We work with the experimentalists in the Photonics division and the theorists at the Applied Quantum Physics division. Our department hosts the state-of-the-art MC2 Nanofabrication Laboratory cleanroom, the largest such facility in Northern Europe. We have cutting-edge cryogenic, microwave and optical measurement capabilities.
Major responsibilities
As postdoctoral researcher, your main responsibilities are to lead and conduct research in collaboration with others, and to coach PhD students. You will be expected to help develop your skills, the team, and contribute with your creative ideas. We value a collaborative attitude and an interest in working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, sharing best practices and assuming responsibility. Self-motivation, attention to detail, and a creative problem-solving ability are important personal qualities for these positions. We highly value a collaborative spirit, a commitment to inclusive teamwork, and a drive for continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring a supportive environment for all team members.
Qualifications
We welcome motivated candidates who love to learn from any field. Experience with either quantum engineering, photonics, nanofabrication, nanomechanics, cryogenics or superconductivity is nice to have. To qualify for these positions you need a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Photonics, Nanotechnology, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or similar awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline. You need to be fluent in spoken and written English. Please contact us if you are unsure about applying
We offer
Full-time temporary employment for at least 2 years with opportunities to extend to 4 years. Your starting date is negotiable. We offer a competitive salary and excellent working conditions with flexible and family-friendly working hours. Our benefits are designed to help you recharge.
Chalmers aims to actively improve its gender balance. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence.
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
This could be the perfect boost to your career, whether in academic research, in a start-up company that may be formed around your own ideas, or in booming fields like photonics and quantum technology.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:
CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other:
• Add web links to your three best publications or preprints (if any) and your thesis, if available. Add a short description (a few sentences) of each of your three best publications and your contributions to it.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).
Applications are reviewed continuously. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Application deadline: March 10th 2024.
For questions, please contact:
A.Prof. Raphaël Van Laer
Quantum Technology division
Apply on website
(This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds)
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where ) you saw this job posting.
-
Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing
3 days ago
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeAbout the PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at Chalmers tekniska högskola. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant and growing group of researchers working on cutting-edge quantum computing projects.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop software solutions to meet the goals of the OpenSuperQ+...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeAbout the ProjectThe Chalmers tekniska högskola is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team in the Condensed Matter and Materials Theory division. As a PhD student, you will be part of a research group tackling questions ranging from nanomechanics to optics and quantum physics.Project OverviewIn this PhD project, you will focus on...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeAbout the PhD ProjectThe PhD project is an exciting opportunity to explore the generation of quantum states in the center-of-mass motion of levitated microparticles. This research project builds upon the expertise of the Quantum Technology Laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2) and the Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeProject OverviewThe successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the knowledge of operation of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) based devices, with a focus on the factors that may limit their performance. This project is part of the larger context of the Swedish Electrification Initiative for a Sustainable Future (SESBC), which involves multiple...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB Full timeAbout the PositionWe are seeking a highly skilled postdoctoral researcher to join our team at Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB. The successful candidate will have a strong background in applied physics, engineering physics, or a related field, and will be responsible for leading and conducting research in the area of microresonator frequency combs.Key...
-
Postdoctoral Researcher in Energy History
3 days ago
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB Full timeAbout the PositionWe are seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral researcher to join our team at Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB. The successful candidate will be part of our Division of Science, Technology and Society, working on a project that explores the relationships between humans, infrastructures, and energy throughout history.Key ResponsibilitiesPursue...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeAbout the PositionThis postdoctoral research position offers an excellent opportunity for an independent and motivated researcher to contribute to the analysis of Big Data for freight transport at Chalmers tekniska högskola. Our university is renowned for its exceptional research and education, and we have a strong collaboration with industry and the public...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeAbout the PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research group at Chalmers tekniska högskola. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be part of our organic electronics team and focus on electrochemical doping as well as wearable electronics.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research on the mechanical properties of...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timePosition OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our project on Energy optimal urban Logistics As A Service (ELaaS). This initiative is supported by the European Union and involves collaboration between multiple divisions at Chalmers University of Technology.Project BackgroundThe ELaaS project aims to develop innovative...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeAbout the ProjectThe project aims to assess the environmental impacts of electric aviation and identify opportunities for reduction. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a key role in designing studies, gathering data, and modeling to communicate results to stakeholders. Your work will contribute to the development of sustainable aviation and inform...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeAbout the PositionThis postdoctoral research position offers the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of fundamental problems in machine learning through rigorous methods. As a member of our research group, you will have the chance to work on projects that align with the group's research agenda, collaborate with researchers worldwide, and develop...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timePosition OverviewThis role at Chalmers presents a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering research in the field of marine resource utilization, emphasizing glycomics.The vibrant and interdisciplinary setting encourages innovation and fosters international partnerships, while robust support for professional development ensures a pathway for career...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timePosition OverviewThis role at Chalmers presents a unique opportunity to enhance research in the optimization of marine resources, particularly through the lens of glycomics.The vibrant, interdisciplinary setting encourages innovation and fosters international partnerships, while extensive support for professional development guarantees a pathway for career...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB Full timeAbout the PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on a leading role in our research group, focusing on Computational Sustainable Design.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct independent research projects,...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeProject OverviewProject DescriptionThis postdoctoral research position is a full-time temporary employment opportunity for two years. The project is a part of the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, a research center dedicated to achieving scientific excellence in the development of new materials from trees.Research ObjectivesThe goal of the project is to...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timePosition OverviewThis role at Chalmers presents a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering research in the field of marine resource utilization, with a particular emphasis on glycomics.The vibrant and interdisciplinary setting encourages innovation and fosters international partnerships, while extensive support for professional development ensures a...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB Full timeAbout the PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB. The successful candidate will be part of our research group focused on computational plasma physics, working on the Extreme Plasma Flares project.Research FocusThe postdoctoral project will focus on developing theoretical and...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeAbout the PositionWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at Chalmers tekniska högskola. The successful candidate will be part of a young and growing team of cross-disciplinary researchers working on national and international top-level research projects in collaboration with industry and international experts.About the...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeProject OverviewThe ELaaS initiative is a newly funded project supported by the European Union, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Chalmers University of Technology, focusing on innovative solutions in urban logistics.This collaborative effort involves two divisions at Chalmers University of Technology: the Division of Systems and Control within Electrical...
-
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers tekniska högskola Full timeProject OverviewThe ELaaS initiative is a newly funded endeavor supported by the European Union, the Swedish Energy Agency, and Chalmers University of Technology, focusing on the Transport Area of Advance.This collaborative project involves two divisions at Chalmers University of Technology: the Division of Systems and Control within Electrical Engineering...
