School of Engineering Sciences at KTH

Job description

The research includes fabrication of superconducting electronic circuits using methods of nanoscale circuit lithography, and measurement of their quantum properties at ultra-low temperature with the latest digital high-speed electronics.  We want to create so-called cluster states in the microwave frequency band (4-8 GHz) by synchronous pumping of a nonlinear superconducting circuit at multiple frequencies.  In theory, cluster states can be used for quantum information processing in a one-way quantum computer.  Our goal is to demonstrate this in an experiment.  Your work will primarily be at KTH in group of Prof. David Haviland, but the research project is a collaboration with Aalto University in Helsinki Finland, and part of you time will be spent in the group of Prof. Pertti Hakonen.

What we offer

  • A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
  • Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
  • Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
  • Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
  • Leading measurement techology that we develop locally.
  • Flexible well equipped laboratory for nanofabrication .
  • The possibility to travel and create an international network of researches in this field
  • Life in Stockholm with its exciting cultural live and close proximity to beautiful natural areas.
  • Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in physics or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).Experience with experimental physics and a desire to learn new techniques.

  • Research expertise
  • Collaborative abilities
  • Independence

Preferred qualifications

  • Previous experience with microwave technology and low-temperature measurement.
  • Pedagogical ability
  • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH.se

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

  • A CV including your relevant training, career background and accomplishments.
  • A short text (maximum 2 pages) explaining your interest in pursuing post-doctoral studies and your previous experience in related areas of research.
  • The name and e-mail address of two people who can provide a letter of recommendation upon request. They should have experience of your capabilities as a researcher and collaborator. 
  • A link or PDF attachment with your PhD thesis.
  • Copy of PhD diploma and transcript of grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages. 

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight

CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.
For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

 

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number S-2021-1935
Contact
  • Prof. David B. Haviland, Email - haviland@kth.se
Published 21.Dec.2021
Last application date 17.Mar.2022 11:59 PM CET

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