PhD positions in quantum information at Gdansk University

Job type: 

Tags: 

Application deadline: 

Thursday, July 2, 2015

We offer two Ph.D. student positions in the project ''New fundamental bounds on correlations of a strictly quantum nature. Various definitions of quantumness and their mutual relations''.

1) Institution: University of Gdańsk, Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics
2) Maximum period of stipend agreement: 36 months
3) Position starts on: October 1st, 2015.
4) Stipend’s amount: 3,000 PLN (tax free)
5) Research tasks of the project:
*Quantum contextuality as an information-theoretic resource
*Fundamental properties and computational applications of temporal quantum correlations
*Quantum steering
*Bounds on local realism and entanglement
*Multi-parameter quantum metrology
*The candidate is asked to select the tasks, in which he/she is most interested to work
6) Profile of candidates:
*Background in theoretical physics (especially in quantum physics)
*Good English speaking and writing
7) Required documents:
Curriculum Vitae (The application should highlight the candidate’s scientific achievements, the detailed description of their research experience,
the description of foreign traineeships; if available, it should also include a list of publications and presentations in conferences)
8) Project coordinator: dr hab. Wieslaw Laskowski
9) Address for applications: [email protected]
10) Application deadline: July 3rd, 2015 (or until the position is filled)