Group: AtomChip Laboratory (www.bgu.ac.il/atomchip)

The position (experiment and/or theory) is in the field of quantum optics, cold atoms, and atom spectroscopy.

Applicants should have extensive experience in atomic physics and ultra-cold atoms. Very competitive salaries are available, including generous re-location packages.

We also have open positions for students with proven excellence who are interested in advanced degrees in experimental and theoretical physics in the fields of cold and hot atoms, magnetometry, Bose-Einstein condensation, matter-wave interferometry and Quantum Physics in general.

Ben-Gurion University (~20000 students) is the youngest and fastest growing university in Israel. It is situated in the middle of the Negev desert, a mere hour by train from Tel Aviv. For those who love nature and travel, we note that the University is located a short drive from Egypt, Jordan, and Jerusalem. The Mediterranean Sea, the Dead Sea, and the Red Sea, with fascinating desert landscapes, are all nearby with their unique geology, archaeology, wildlife and beautiful coral reefs.

For details contact Prof. Ron Folman: folman@bgu.ac.il