Two (02) PhD: Experimental Atomic Physics, UvA 834 views

Two (02) PhD: Experimental Atomic Physics, UvA

Two PhD positions in experimental atomic physics at the Faculty of Science, Institute of Physics, University of Amsterdam (UvA)

Vacancy number: 18-506

The strontium quantum gases group, headed 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.

Project description

In the project you will develop a new type of optical clock: a continuously operating superradiant clock. Optical clocks exploit mHz linewidth transitions of atoms as frequency references and can achieve an accuracy that corresponds to going one second wrong over the lifetime of the universe (10^-18).

Qualifications / Requirements

You hold a MSc. or equivalent in physics or a related field and are requested to motivate why you apply for the position and to supply a CV.

Other skills/experiences/documents that would benefit your application are:

1. previous laboratory experience in an atomic physics lab is of advantage;
2. working knowledge of a programming language (matlab, C++ or equivalent);
3. excellent English oral and written communication skills;
4. scientific publications.

To foster diversity in our research group, we will especially appreciate applications from excellent female candidates.

Fellowship conditions

Appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of four (04) years (initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it can be extended for a total duration of 4 years) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis).

Fellowship: €2,266 in the first year to €2,897 in the last year.

Application Procedure

The application must include:

1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a motivation letter that explains why you have chosen to apply for this specific position with a statement of your research experience and interests and how these relate to this project;
3. title and summary of your Master thesis.

Please make sure all your material is attached in only one pdf. The single pdf can be uploaded in the field marked CV in the application form.