We are looking for a co-investigator in a QuantEra project “Cavity-Enhanced Quantum Optical Clocks” (Q-Clocks). Q-Clocks seeks to establish a new frontier in the quantum measurement of time by joining state-of-the-art optical lattice clocks and the quantized electromagnetic field provided by an optical cavity. The goal of the project is to apply advanced quantum techniques to state-of-the-art optical lattice clocks, demonstrating enhanced sensitivity while preserving long coherence times and the highest accuracy. A three-fold atom-cavity system approach will be employed: the dispersive quantum non-demolition (QND) system in the weak coupling regime, the QND system in the strong collective coupling regime, and the quantum enhancement of narrow-linewidth laser light generation towards a continuous active optical frequency standard. More information on www.fizyka.umk.pl/~castle page.

Please submit the applications documents to castle[at]fizyka.umk.pl by 30 April 2018 with annotation “Postdoc QuanEra” in the subject field, after preliminary selection a shortlist of candidates fulfilling the main eligibility criteria will be invited for an interview, in person or online.

Please include in your cover letter:

“I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2016, item 922 as amended.”

Conditions of employment:

- 1 or 2 year postdoc position,
-salary (gross) 80000 PLN per year,
-no teaching duties.
-opportunity to work in interdisciplinary research department with strong support from astronomy and physics -groups within the department,
-position in the professional and dynamically developing international and interdisciplinary team,
-possibilities of foreign internships, trainings, and conference trips.

Requirements:

-required: PhD in physics or related fields obtained in the year of 2011 or later,
-required: at least one year research stay or PhD studies at internationally recognized institution in the atomic physics field
-required: fluency in spoken and written English,
-experience in cold atoms or ions experimental techniques will be an additional advantage.

Required documents:

-a cover letter,
-curriculum vitae (including description of scientific achievements, a description of research aims, and a publication list),
-a scan or photocopy of the candidate’s university degree;
-at least one (max three) reference letter(s);