Prof W Hensinger
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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
A 3.5 year PhD position is available in in the Ion Quantum Technology Group in the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Sussex. The position is part of the European Commission’s Quantum Flagship Program. The position consists of current UK/EU fees and a yearly stipend of £ £14553 which can be supplemented by tutoring. The position also includes an annual travel allowance. You should have a physics, or related degree.
We recently invented a method where quantum gates with trapped ions are executed by the application of voltages to a microchip in the presence of a few global radiation fields analogous to the operation of transistors in a classical computer. As part of the UK Quantum Technology Hub on Networked Quantum Technologies, our group is developing a trapped-ion quantum computer prototype based on this new approach. You will work on further developing and operating this quantum computer prototype. This will include working on quantum gates, ion transport and sympathetic cooling. You will work on implementing a full quantum information tool box ranging from optimal implementation of gate sequences, validation and verification as well as demonstrating key specifications of the device. Your project will culminate with the implementation of quantum error correction as well as some quantum algorithms.
The Ion Quantum Technology Group is one of the world’s leading centres for the implementation of trapped-ion quantum computing and simulation. The group is part of the UK Quantum Technology Hub on Networked Quantum Technologies and the UK Quantum Technology Hub for Sensors and Metrology. The group currently spans 7 staff scientists, 2 electronics engineers, 14 PhD students and 6 undergraduate students.
The city of Brighton & Hove has everything - sun, sea, brilliant clubs, great places to eat, fabulous shops, a truly cosmopolitan vibe and is located only 50min from central London. Located on the beach, Brighton boasts beautiful seaside views and beaches, boating, sports and beach activities. The South Downs provide breathtaking views, tranquil walks and plenty of opportunities for mountain biking, hiking or picnics.
You can find out more about the group at:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/physics/iqt/
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/scqt/
Some recent media coverage about the group’s work can be found here;
Nature: https://www.nature.com/news/physicists-propose-football-pitch-sized-quantum-computer-1.21423
BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38811255
Sky News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhhAGKmh71o
Funding Notes
For more information, please email the head of group,
Prof Winfried Hensinger
(Professor of Quantum Technologies)
([Email Address Removed]).
To apply please email a CV, and your degree results as soon as possible or the latest by 26 May 2019 to the email address above. Note in order to qualify for this position you must have resided in the UK for three years prior to the start of the position.
If you are from outside the EU, you may apply for a non-funded position in the group, however, you will need to have a funding source for tuition fees and living expenses.
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