Highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in lanthanoid chemistry and molecular magnetism are invited to apply for a fully funded 3.5 year PhD position in the School of Chemistry, available to commence in October 2023 in the Murrie research group at the University of Glasgow.
In this project we will combine synthetic coordination chemistry with structural, magnetic and EPR measurements, in tandem with computational studies, to design and control the properties of lanthanoid molecular spin qubits. This is a multidisciplinary project with international collaborators where you can expect to become an expert in the design, synthesis and characterisation of lanthanoid molecular spin qubits.
A major obstacle to qubit operation is the extreme fragility of the quantum superpositions, which can be quickly wiped out through uncontrolled interactions of the spin qubit with the surrounding environment (so called magnetic noise). This loss of quantum information, called decoherence, is a serious problem for the development of quantum technologies. Here we will protect against decoherence within a clock transition, which makes spin qubits invisible to magnetic noise. Clock-protected molecular spin qubits represent ideal building blocks for producing ordered qubit arrays, where many qubits can exist in close proximity with the necessary weak inter-qubit interactions required to perform quantum operations. To establish design rules for tuning the clock transition frequency, we will study the effects of changing the chemical structure and symmetry of lanthanoid qubits by using the tuneability afforded by polydentate organic ligand scaffolds.
Prospective candidates may contact Professor Murrie by email – [Email Address Removed] – please include a CV and a cover letter.
The ideal candidate will hold (or expect to hold) a 1st or upper 2nd class MSc / MChem / BSc or equivalent and have some experience relevant to the project.
How to Apply: Please refer to the following website for details on how to apply:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/research/opportunities/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/.
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