Researcher in ultrafast quantum entanglement of light and matter Full-time

Researcher in Ultrafast Quantum Entanglement of Light and Matter

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

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Description of the Workplace

Mathematical Physics is a common division between the Natural Science and Engineering (LTH) faculties and is part of the Department of Physics. Research is conducted primarily in the field of quantum mechanical many particle physics, which includes theoretical nuclear structure physics, nanometer physics, quantum information, atomic theory and material modelling, with numerous partnerships both internationally and within Lund University.

Work Duties

You will conduct theoretical research on ultrafast quantum entanglement of light and matter. You will be responsible for developing both analytical models and numerical implementations, as well as analyzing the generated data. You will be expected to publish the scientific results obtained and present them at international conferences. You will also be expected to assist with the day-to-day supervision within the research group.

Description of the work duties:

• To support the research group and participate in research within the relevant subject area.
• To supervise students working on degree projects/theses.
• To assist with applications for external research funding.

Qualifications

Appointment to a position as a researcher requires that the applicant has a PhD.

Required qualifications :

• PhD within the subject of the position.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Experience with theoretical models and computational codes in atomic physics.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge of quantum entanglement between light and matter is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of time-dependent quantum mechanics is considered an advantage.
• Advanced programming skills and experience with computational codes in atomic physics.

We Offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee.

Further Information

The position is a fixed term position for 2027-01-01-2027-12-31 at 100% of full time. Researchers are covered by a local collective agreement on annual working hours for researchers and assistant researchers. The planning of annual working hours is done in dialogue between the manager and the employee.