PhD scholarship in precision and quantum sensing for through earth communications - University of Queensland/Orica/National Industry PhD Program

Join us to develop new, ultraprecise photonic sensing technologies and apply them to the important problem of through-earth communications.

Magnetic sensors have broad applications, from satellite navigation to brain imaging, space exploration, and the detection of underground structures. Many of these applications require that the sensors are exquisitely precise.

In the Queensland Quantum Optics Lab (www.physics.uq.edu.au/QOlab/), we have pioneered a new class of ultraprecise magnetic sensor with unprecedented performance.

With Orica, a world-leading company driving mining and geotechnical innovation, we are applying them to transform through-earth communications.

Through this PhD opportunity, you can join us to bring quantum and photonic technologies into real-world applications in the Australian resources and geoscience sectors.

The project will involve nanofabrication, photonics, laboratory experimentation, computer simulations, and experimentation in the field. Through it, the successful candidate will develop a wide range of skills for a career driving innovative in industry or academia.

The successful candidate will be exposed to world leading research on quantum technologies and their applications in diverse fields from aerospace to defence and medical technologies. Their supervisory team will include Prof Warwick Bowen, director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology, and Dr. Rodney Appleby, Senior Scientific Associate in emerging technology at Orica with over 30 years of experience in product development.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about physics and its technological applications. The ideal applicant should hold an Honours or Master’s degree in physics or engineering.

If you’re interested contact Professor Warwick Bowen at [Email Address Removed].