PhD Position in Quantum Technology

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Workplace Description

The PhD position is affiliated with the Department of Solid State Physics at the Faculty of Science, where extensive research is conducted centered around various aspects of semiconductor physics, from materials science to quantum physics and various applications.

The department is part of NanoLund, Lund University's large interdisciplinary research center for nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Semiconducting nanowires are a particularly strong research area within the department. Research is conducted both on the growth and fundamental characterization of nanowires, and they are also used in various components, as well as in experiments in quantum physics and quantum technology. Theoretical research on nanowires, quantum physics, and quantum technology is conducted in close collaboration with experimental activities.

For more information, see www.ftf.lth.se (http://www.ftf.lth.se), www.nano.lu.se (http://www.nano.lu.se)

Job Responsibilities

The main task for a PhD student is to engage in their doctoral education, which includes participation in research projects as well as doctoral courses. The tasks may also include participation in teaching and other departmental work, but no more than 20% of the working time.

The project involves theoretical research in quantum technology, which utilizes unique quantum properties such as superpositions and entangled states to achieve performance or functionality that would not be possible with classical physics. More specifically, in this project, we will explore connections between machine learning and quantum technology. This may involve using machine learning to design, control, or optimize quantum systems and their properties. It may also involve leveraging quantum hardware to solve problems in machine learning more efficiently. The research will involve both analytical methods and numerical calculations.

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