The 3rd physics institute in Stuttgart (Germany) is a leader in control of solid state quantum systems with strongly growing expertise in nano-fabrication technology. In addition, the institute has established strong and fruitful collaborations with global industrial partners such as Bosch GmbH, Trumpf GmbH and Denso Corp. As a member of the Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) who has recently received a 10 M€ funding from the European Quantum Technology Flagship, we will develop the next generation of the quantum internet. Within the QIA framework, we seek for a PhD candidate to join us in our efforts in generating multi-qubit defect clusters in diamond, which promise a significant increase of the bandwidth of the envisaged quantum information protocols. The basic idea in this respect is to use one part of the cluster as an efficient spin-optical interface, and the other part for high-coherence quantum information storage.
To achieve this goal, the applicant’s tasks will be:
- Creation of multi-qubit clusters based on strongly coupled nitrogen-vacancy centres in diamond via novel approaches based on ion implantation techniques.
- Optical and spin characterisation of the created qubit clusters.
- Implementation of quantum information protocols and routines for high-level quantum internet applications.
The applicant is expected to meet the following requirements:
- MSc degree (or equivalent) in experimental Physics / Optics.
- Experience in optical microscopy at the single emitter level.
- Basic experience in electron and nuclear spin magnetic resonance.
- Basic experience in programming with Python.
- Motivation to work in a multi-disciplinary environment combining device fabrication and quantum control.
- High level of communication skills in English.
The applicant will be offered:
- Working at a leading institute for applied quantum information technology and being an integral part of the future quantum internet.
- Full access and thorough training on all our in-house nano-fabrication facilities (including ion implantation, e‑beam lithography, CVD diamond growth, …).
- Ability to create, characterise, and use your own quantum information devices.
- Work in a large international team with a lot of fun.
The University of Stuttgart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applications of women are strongly encouraged. Severely challenged persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.
Please send your application, including your CV and a short motivation letter to:
Contract details:
Salary 75% TVL-E13
Contacts:
Dr. Florian Kaiser (supervisor for spin-optical experiments and implementations)
f.kaiser@physik.uni-stuttgart.de
Dr. Andrej Denisenko (supervisor for device fabrication and technology)
a.denisenko@physik.uni-stuttgart.de
Prof. Dr. Jörg Wrachtrup (institute leader)
wrachtrup@physik.uni-stuttgart.de