Based in the Department of Physics and Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, you will work in the Centre for Quantum Photonics in the area of optical quantum information science. Bristol has a world-leading Centre for Quantum Photonics spanning Physics and Electrical Engineering. This group is active in several EU, US, Australian and UK programs. Areas being studied include: single photon sources from quantum dots and diamond, pair photon sources from photonic crystal fibres, multi-photon quantum interference, quantum communication, optical quantum computing, quantum measurement, and quantum metrology.
We currently have an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the area of experimental optical quantum information science. The position will involve work in the area of optical quantum computing [Science 318, 1567 (2007)] quantum metrology [Science 316, 726 (2007), Science 318, 5855 (2007)], and generalised quantum measurements with photons [arXiv:0803.1554]. This will include the use of on-chip waveguide circuits developed at Bristol [Science 320, 646 (2008)]. The project will use photons generated via nonlinear crystals, as well as the photonic crystal fibres sources developed by Prof. John Rarity at Bristol [Phys. Rev. Lett. 99, 120501 (2007)].
You will have postgraduate experience in experimental physics, photonics or related discipline (please note: experience in quantum optics/quantum information science is not essential). General laboratory experience in interfacing equipment and data processing, and a willingness to supervise graduate students will also be necessary. Bristol was voted the best city in England in terms of quality of life for employees in a survey of senior managers and board directors from 201 UK companies [European Cities Monitor].
If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Further information can be found www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc
Questions
Informal enquiries (not applications) can be made to Prof J O'Brien e-mail: jeremy.obrienbristol.ac.uk / telephone 0117 331 5153.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE BY USING THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL'S APPLICATION PROCEDURE. To apply on line please visit www.bris.ac.uk/jobs Alternatively for further information you can telephone (0117) 954 6947 or e-mail recruitmentbristol.ac.uk quoting reference number 14062.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am, 18 July 2008. Interview date: 05 August 2008.
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