University of Sussex
The 3.5 year Dan Hunt PhD studentship is available in the Ion Quantum Technology Group in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Sussex. The position consists of current UK/EU fees and a yearly stipend of £14296 which can be supplemented by tutoring. The position also includes an annual travel allowance. You should have a physics or related degree and you should enjoy interdisciplinary theoretical research with close connections to an experimental group.
The project aims to explore commercial applications of quantum computing and quantum simulation. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with the finance sector and scientists from other disciplines such as biology and material science. You will work on understanding the opportunities provided by quantum simulation and quantum computing by identifying problems from other fields and map them to known quantum algorithms and quantum simulations and you will determine appropriate hardware requirements for a trapped-ion quantum computer. While the project is of theoretical nature, you will be embedded in an experimental group in order to understand hardware opportunities and constraints. You will also work towards implementing first algorithms and quantum simulations on a microwave trapped-ion quantum computer demonstrator device currently being constructed at the University of Sussex. You will interact closely with experimentalists in the group, as well as the group of Dr Diego Porras, one of the world-leading theorists in the field of quantum simulation with trapped ions.
The Ion Quantum Technology Group is one of the world’s leading centres for the implementation of trapped-ion quantum computing and simulation. The group is part of the UK Quantum Technology Hub on Networked Quantum Technologies and the UK Quantum Technology Hub for Sensors and Metrology. The group currently spans 4 Postdoctoral Fellows, 10 PhD students and 6 undergraduate students.
The city of Brighton & Hove has everything – sun, sea, brilliant clubs, great places to eat, fabulous shops, a truly cosmopolitan vibe and is located only 50min from central London. Located on the beach, Brighton boasts beautiful seaside views and beaches, boating, sports and beach activities. The South Downs provide breathtaking views, tranquil walks and plenty of opportunities for mountain biking, hiking or picnics.
You can find out more about the group at: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/physics/iqt/
Some recent media coverage about the group’s work can be found here:
Profile interview with Prof Winfried Hensinger
BBC NEWS (2)
BBC WORLD SERVICE World Update
For more information, please email the head of group,
Prof Winfried Hensinger ([email protected]).
To apply please email a CV, and your degree results as soon as possible or the latest by 15/8/17 to the email address above. Note in order to qualify for this position you must have resided in Europe for three years prior to the start of the position. If you are from outside the EU, you may apply for a non-funded position in the group, however, you will need to have a funding source for tuition fees and living expenses.
