A postdoctoral position is available immediately for up to 33 months (from early September 2013), to undertake theoretical research in quantum effects in mesoscopic systems, including quantum many-body and hybrid systems.
Emphasis will be given, among other topics, to the thermodynamics of quantum devices.
Applicants will hold (or be about to obtain) a relevant PhD in one of the following fields:
• Theoretical quantum optics;
• Theoretical condensed matter physics;
• Theoretical quantum information processing.
They will have a strong research experience in one or more of such areas. The successful applicant will become a member of the Quantum Technology group at Queen’s University Belfast (QTeQ) [http://web.am.qub.ac.uk/wp/qo/], where they will work within the international team led by G. De Chiara, A. Ferraro, and M. Paternostro.
Anticipated interview date: Friday 9th August 2013
Salary scale: £30,424 – £39,649 per annum (including contribution points)
Closing date: Friday 26th July 2013
Informal enquiries can be sent to
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or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 90973044 FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on
