PhD Position on the Theory of Quantum Sensing

Last update: 11-07-2024

The Research Group of Quantum Technologies at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena is offering a PhD position starting September 2024.The project focuses on the theory of quantum sensing with nanodiamonds.

The position is fully funded by a European consortium of six laboratories through the Horizon Europe project C-QuENS (Capacitation of Quantum Enhanced NV-Center Sensing). The aim of the project is the development of protocols for biomolecular detection with ensembles of NV centres in nanodiamonds. Protocols will make extensive use of entanglement properties and criticality to improve the resolution of current sensors. The PhD candidate is also expected to take part on a prestigious grant that has recently been awarded to the group by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT, USA) on the field of quantum simulation with superconducting qubits. Research stays at MIT and close collaboration with several of their researchers are anticipated. The group is further supported by two additional grants from the Spanish Research Agency (AEI).

Prospective candidates should send a short application (short CV, motivation and transcript) to javier.cerrillo@upct.es before September 3^rd, 2024. Candidates should hold a master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Physics, Engineering or related technical disciplines. Earlier applications are preferred.