Postdoc Positions: Many-body systems in quantum technologies
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Application
Details
Posted: 12-Jan-23
Location: Chengdu, China
Categories:
Physics: Quantum
Sector:
Academic
Work Function:
Postdoctoral Research
Required Education:
Doctorate
We have an opening for several theoretical postdoc positions (initially for two years with possible extensions of up to 5 years) in the subject of quantum information with the focus on quantum simulation, and quantum sensing. The applicants will join the group of Professor Abolfazl Bayat and Dr. Victor Montenegro at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu, China. In order to see the research activities of the group please visit the website at: https://physqit.com/
Requirements
The early-career candidates should have a PhD degree in physics, computer science, or mathematics. People with previous experience on many-body physics, cavity optomechanics, machine learning, matrix product states and optimization algorithms are highly encouraged to apply.
Salaries and benefits
The salary is competitive with European universities and successful applicants will enjoy a reimbursement of up to 10000 RMB (~ $1500) for international travel or visiting family per year. In addition, the applicants will apply for external grants with which they can secure up to $30000 extra funding for their research activities.
About IFFS
Founded in June 2014, the Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Science (IFFS) at the UESTC is an interdisciplinary research institute focused on high-level fundamental research in physics, chemistry, material engineering, computer science, and mathematics. More details can be found at: http://www.iffs.uestc.edu.cn/iffs_en/
How to apply:
The deadline for the application is 15 March 2023. The position may remain open until suitable candidates are hired. So, if you are interested in this position, you can still contact us after the deadline. To apply please send your CV to: abolfazl.bayat@uestc.edu.cn
About University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Renowned as China's cradle for the national electronic industry, the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) is situated in Chengdu. UESTC became one of the nation's key universities in 1960. Then, in 1997 it was included as one of the first universities in "Project 211", a project in China for developing 100 first-class universities and several key fields of research for the 21st century. In 2001, UESTC was admitted into the nation's Project 985, receiving special support for developing world-class universities and world-famous research-oriented universities. In 2017, the University was selected as one of the "Double First-class" universities (Top 36). UESTC is a national key multidisciplinary university specializing in electronic engineering and information science and technology with a harmonious integration of science, engineering, management, and liberal arts. It has enjoyed a high reputation both at home and abroad. UESTC has over 40000 students (including undergraduates, masters, and Ph.D. candidates), 3160 UESTC staff (2500 faculty members and 660 professors), over 1000 international students from over 100 countries, 4 campuses with 344 acres' construction area, and 4 State Key Laboratories of electronic information science & technology.
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