Creating a Quantum Gate with Trapped Ions and Optical Tweezers

Are you a highly-motivated student seeking to perform state-of-the-art atomic physics experiments in a diverse, supportive and friendly group? Then we are looking for you! The hybrid atom-ion quantum systems lab, headed by Dr. Rene Gerritsma, is part of the Quantum Gases and Quantum Information (QGQI) cluster at the University of Amsterdam. The main focus of the group is to study the quantum dynamics in trapped ions while at the same time developing technology for emerging quantum applications, such as quantum computing and simulation. More information on our research can be found on our webpage, http://hyqs.nl What are you going to do? You will develop a new two-qubit gate using optical tweezers acting on trapped ions, based on the 'optical Magnus effect' [1,2]. Your project is integral to our programmable trapped-ion platform for quantum simulation. You will: - measure the optical Magnus effect; - design and build an objective with acousto-optic deflectors driven with multi-tone RF to produce multiple tweezer; - simulate the gate mechanism to find the optimal parameters; - optimize the gate fidelity for a two-ion crystal; - investigate the scalability theoretically and apply results to longer ion crystals. You will work in a team with two other PhD students, a post doc and several Master students. Theory support will be supplied by the group of Dr. Arghavan Safavi-Naini. Relevant references: [1] R.J.C. Spreeuw, Phys. Rev. Lett. 125, 233201 (2020) [2] M. Mazzanti et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 127, 260502 (2021) What do we require You should have or finish soon a MSc. in (theoretical or experimental) physics, physical chemistry or related fields. For your application, please attach a CV and a letter stating why you would like to join our group. Other skills/experiences/documents that would benefit your application, but are not required: • previous laboratory experience in an atomic physics lab; • excellent communication skills (English); • scientific publications. To foster diversity in our research group, we will especially appreciate applications from female candidates. Our offer A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of four years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of four years). This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students. The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be €2,443 to €3,122 (scale P) gross per month, based on a fulltime contract (38 hours a week). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. Are you curious about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits like our excellent opportunities for study and development? Take a look here: https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-science/working-at-the-faculty/working-at-the-faculty-of-science.html Questions? Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation? Please contact: Dr. Robert Spreeuw About us The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 7,000, as well as 1,600 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain. The Institute of Physics (IoP) of the University of Amsterdam is located in the center of the Amsterdam Science Park. The IoP – as part of the Faculty of Science –is housed in a modern building with excellent labs and technical facilities. Surrounded by several national research institutes and with our partners at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam, the institute is part of a strong physics center of international standing. The Van der Waals - Zeeman Institute for Experimental Physics (IoP-WZI) is part of the IoP and home to three research clusters: Quantum Gases & Quantum Information (QG&QI), Quantum Materials (QMat), and Soft Matter (SM). Job application Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 15 April 2022.

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 15 April 2022. You can apply online by using the link below. https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-Position-in-Creating-a-Quantum-Gate-with-Trapped-Ions-and-Optical-Tweezers/741399802/ Applications in .pdf should include: a CV, including a list of publications; a motivation letter that explains why you will be a good match to our group and research.