Research Associate (fixed-term post) (CC7493R)

Research Associate associated with the Hub for Quantum Computation and Simulation (HQCS) funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

Quantum photonics is an appealing platform for quantum information processing and quantum computation, because of its ability to support quantum correlations at room temperature, without the need for cryogenics, laser cooling and trapping or vacuum systems. High bandwidth and high connectivity over distance are also easily achieved in photonic systems. However, a key roadblock to implementing large-scale photonic quantum processors and networks is the difficulty of switching, routing and storing light with high speed, high efficiency and low noise. The present project forms part of a wider Photonics Workpackage within the HQCS Hub focussed on addressing these challenges.

The work will focus on the development of fast and low-loss methods for switching, routing and storing single photons. Possible techniques include frequency conversion in crystals and fibres, two-photon absorption in atomic vapours, and Brillouin scattering in solids. Single-quantum-emitter light-sources such as quantum dots may be employed.

Experience in theoretical and experimental quantum optics and in particular atom-light interactions, wave mixing and parametric scattering processes, nonlinear photonics in coupled systems, and the development of numerical modelling techniques for guided-wave structures is essential to enable an immediate contribution to the goals of the research project.

The CPPM is a highly collaborative research centre consisting of approximately 40 staff and postgraduate students. The Department of Physics at the University of Bath is a research-led department, ranked highly in the UK in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. Both the Department and the University are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment.

This is a fixed-term contract for up to 2 years and will require the candidate to work on site at the University of Bath once on site working resumes and not before.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Josh Nunn (jasn21@bath.ac.uk) or Dr Peter Mosley (p.mosley@bath.ac.uk), however, please ensure that your application is submitted via the University website.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Closing Date: 26 May 2020
Type: Education & Research