ELFT HÍRADÓ

[Peter Domokos <Domokos.Peter AT wigner.mta.hu>]

Dear colleagues,

First of all, my apologizes for any cross-listings. I would be obliged if
you could kindly forward the following announcement to anybody that could
be interested.

Many thanks and best wishes

Dimitris G. Angelakis

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*Postdoc position (junior and senior level)*

Highly motivated candidates, with a strong research background in
theoretical quantum optics, are sought  to join a CQT group lead by
Dimitris G. Angelakis. The current group consists of four postdocs,  two
PhD students and a number of visitors. The research to be undertaken lies
in the interface of quantum optics, condensed matter and QIP with emphasis
in the simulation of quantum many body effects with atomic, photonic and
polaritonic systems. Beyond theoretical quantum opticians, exceptional
candidates from condensed matter theory and/or quantum information theory
will also be considered.

 Candidates should already have strong research records in one or more of
the following three areas:

   - Circuit QED
   - Quantum nonlinear optics in slow light set ups(especially with cold
   atom ensembles)
   - Solid state Cavity QED (especially photonic crystals with quantum
   dots).

Experience in collaboration with experimentalists in any the above areas
will be a major advantage and necessary for more senior appointment.
Strong candidates with backgrounds in cold atoms and ions, may also apply,
but priority will be given to the previously mentioned areas.

 Applicants should also posses a strong background in numerical modeling of
physical problems in the above areas. Experience in applying  DMRG and TEBD
methods in many body quantum optical problems  (including open systems)
will be a plus.

The positions are available as soon as possible (for 1+1 years in the first
instance extendable to three) and we accept applications until a suitable
candidate is found. Applications should be sent by email to
dimitris.angelakis-at-gmail.com 
<dimitris.angelakis AT gmail.com>.
 They should
contain a two page summary of their past research, one page of future
plans, a CV and the contact details (email) of three referees
Informal enquiries can be sent to 
dimitris.angelakis AT gmail.com

Salary scale between S$ 55.000-75.000 per annum depending on experience.
Tax in Singapore for this level of income is roughly 5%. Information on
living costs (as of 2008) at http://cs.quantumlah.org/post-doc-info.pdf

Deadline September 10th or until positions are filled.
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*PhD projects in “Theoretical quantum optics and quantum many body
dynamics” *

The positions are within the  Quantum Optics and Quantum Simulators Group
lead by Dr. Dimitris G. Angelakis  in the Centre of Quantum Technologies
(CQT) (http://www.quantumlah.org). The group's research  interests span
most aspects of theoretical quantum optics and its applications in
implementations of quantum computation and quantum simulations. The
advertised PhD  projects will study how quantum optical systems could be
used to understand  the behavior of complex condensed matter systems like
insulators and superconductors and in implementing quantum computation.

More specifically the systems analyzed will involve  circuit quantum
electrodynamics set ups, hot and cold atomic gases interacting with light
fields (slow light quantum optics), and integrated photonic waveguide
arrays for QIP and quantum emulations.

Candidates should have excellent records of undergraduate studies in
Physics with an in depth knowledge of quantum mechanics. Exposure in
research projects in quantum optics and/or AMO physics (or an equivalent
MSc diploma in these areas), will be a plus, as also experience in either
Fortran, MatLab, or Mathematica.

The current group consists of four postdocs 2 PhD students. We are in close
contact with other theory and experimental groups in CQT and  have ongoing
collaboration with groups in Europe and the US. These PhD positions will be
CQT based with opportunities to visit the corresponding collaborators'
groups. The positions are fully funded.