Based at

University of York - Heslington Campus

Contract status

Fixed term

Salary

Starting salary will be £29,837 a year

A post-doctoral research assistant/associate (title will depend on previous experience) will be appointed to pursue theoretical research in the Department of Physics at the University of York focused on quantum dissipation in carbon-nanotube optomechanics. This project will analyse the decoherence of quantum emitters and qubits in nanomechanical systems, with particular focus on excitons in mechanical resonators made from 1D and 2D materials, and the role of phonon confinement. Nano-optomechanical systems are being increasingly recognised as ultimate candidates for realising the quantum regime of a nonlinear mechanical resonator. This will provide an enviable testbed for fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics and will impact on the usage of these systems for sensing at the single particle level, and on a variety of quantum technologies.

The position requires a background in theoretical quantum physics and strong analytical skills.

The candidate should have a theoretically-based PhD in Physics with an emphasis on a relevant discipline of Condensed Matter Physics or Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics.

For additional information please contact Dr Ignacio Wilson-Rae (ignacio.wilson-rae@york.ac.uk ).

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