Quantum technologies are attracting worldwide attention across academia, industry and government. This is an exciting and fast-moving time where quantum devices are reaching maturity for application into real-world settings, where they can revolutionise fields such as computation, information security and sensing.
In the Quantum Photonics Laboratory at Heriot-Watt, we are initiating a project to realise a fully on-chip integrated, industrially relevant and scalable quantum memory node architecture using atomic-scale spin qubits hosted in silicon carbide.
Silicon carbide is a very promising platform for quantum devices due to its unique intersection of photonic, electronic and spintronic properties, along with its strong presence in the microfabrication market and resilience for operation at extreme temperatures and voltages.
We are seeking a talented MPhys, MEng or MSc graduate to join our team developing integrated quantum devices at Heriot-Watt. The project will involve the full development lifecycle of design, fabrication, measurement, co-integration and deployment of spin-qubit device arrays, and will span the disciplines of optics, microwave engineering, nanofabrication and semiconductor engineering with a strong focus on delivering devices and processes usable in state-of-the-art quantum technologies. Candidates can expect to develop computational, fabrication and experimental skills throughout the course of the project.
Suitable applicants will have a 1st class masters/honours degree (or equivalent) in physics or engineering and be strongly motivated to pursue three years of experimental work spanning the full lifecycle of device development. Candidates should have a strong grasp on optics, quantum physics and/or electronics (or be willing to learn quickly), and experience in experimental work. Experience of fabrication in cleanroom settings and of coding is desirable.
The above requirements are a guide only, and potential candidates will be considered even if all points are not satisfied. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Bekker ([Email Address Removed]) for more information on the project and an informal discussion.
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