Toolbox for Quantum Computing With Spin Qubits

A PhD studentship is available in the Quantum Devices group at UCL to measure, control and read out electron spin qubits defined in quantum dots. In collaboration with industry partner Zurich Instruments, the student will work to develop a novel toolbox for quantum information processing using real-time signal processing based on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA). The ultimate aim of the project is the generation and measurement of multi-qubit entanglement of spin qubits using the developed toolbox.

The student will start the studentship with a 6 months placement at Zurich Instruments in Switzerland. During the placement, the student will receive training in the FPGA-based measurement and control systems of Zurich Instruments and work within a team to test a new setup for quantum computing applications. Experimental work at UCL will involve device fabrication in a cleanroom environment and electrical measurements at mK temperatures in a dilution refrigerator using radio-frequency reflectometry for qubit readout and microwave techniques for qubit control. The work will be carried out at the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at UCL in the group of Dr. Mark Buitelaar in collaboration with a broader network of experimental and theoretical colleagues.

The student will be expected to have a good 2.1 or first class degree in physics, engineering, computer science or a related subject. The start date of the project is September 2019. The studentship will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate has been found.

For more information about the work in the Quantum Devices group see: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/quantum-devices/
For more information about Zurich Instruments see: https://www.zhinst.com/

PERSON SPECIFCATION
Educational Qualifications

Essential: Applicants should have an good 2.1 or first class degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related subject (or its international equivalent). The post is open to UK and EU citizens.

Essential
• A demonstrated interest and expertise in quantum information and nanotechnology
• Interest in getting international industrial experience
• Interest in instrumentation and likes to program in Python
• Likes to solve (cutting edge) problems and make a difference
• Good oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of team

London Centre for Nanotechnology
The London Centre for Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary joint enterprise between University College London and Imperial College London. In bringing together world-class infrastructure and leading nanotechnology research activities, the Centre aims to attain the critical mass to compete with the best facilities abroad. Research programmes are aligned to three key areas, namely Planet Care, Healthcare and Information Technology and exploit core competencies in biomedical, physical and engineering sciences.

The Centre occupies a purpose-built eight storey facility in Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, as well as extensive facilities within different departments at South Kensington. LCN researchers have access to state-of-the-art clean-room, characterisation, fabrication, manipulation and design laboratories. This experimental research is complemented by leading edge modelling, visualisation and theory.

Zurich Instruments
Zurich Instruments is a test and measurement company based in Zurich, Switzerland. We are passionate about science and technology. Excited about Quantum Technologies, we take pride in developing instrumentation with innovative measurement and quantum control capabilities. We are independent and founder-led company with growing teams of motivated scientists and engineers. Come join this project and experience the journey of building the quantum future!


Application procedure
The studentship will be filled as soon as suitable candidate has been found. For further inquiries about the studentship please contact Dr. Mark Buitelaar. To apply, please send a CV, recent transcript, and statement of interest directly to Dr. Mark Buitelaar - [Email Address Removed]. More information about the Quantum Devices group can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/quantum-devices/ . Also see www.london-nano.com for more information on the London Centre for Nanotechnology.