4 Postdoc and PhD positions: Experimental Atomic Physics 1178 views

University of Amsterdam (UvA) is inviting applications for two highly-motivated Postdocs and two PhD students with excellent laboratory skills for performing state-of-the-art atomic physics experiments within the Quantum Flagship project iqClock. The positions are available in the strontium quantum gases group. The group is led by Prof. Florian Schreck, is part of the Quantum Gases and Quantum Information (QG&QI) cluster at the University of Amsterdam. The main focus of the group is the exploitation of Sr quantum gases for novel precision measurement techniques and the study of many-body physics.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold a MSc (for PhD position) or equivalent or PhD (Postdoc positions) in physics or a related field.
• previous laboratory experience in an atomic physics lab is of advantage;
• working knowledge of a programming language (matlab, C++ or equivalent);
• excellent English oral and written communication skills;
• scientific publications

Applications:

Apply online and provide the following documents:

• CV
• a motivation letter that explains the candidate has chosen to apply for this specific position with a statement of research experience and interests and how these relate to this project;
• Title and summary of PhD thesis/Master thesis