Summer work as project assistant in quantum technology (EDU-WACQT)

Description of the workplace 

The workplace is at the division of Solid State Physics, Physics department. Information about the division can be found at the division webpages, https://www.ftf.lth.se/.

We offer

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The summer work position is financed by the Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg foundation through EDU-WACQT, an initiative for strengthening Swedish undergraduate education in Quantum Technology.

Work duties 

The work duties will be to perform research within the field of quantum technology, with the focus on microwave photoemitters.

Our group studies experimentally solid-state devices where microwave photons and electrons in semiconductor devices interact coherently. This summer work project provides a unique opportunity to work with microwave circuits and quantum devices. You will be working together with the researchers in the group to build a microwave emitter where a small metallic island is heated and thus gives rise to emission of thermal photons. We will aim to measure the temperature of the island and connect it to the photoemission signal. Such a device finds use in quantum thermodynamics experiments and also as a useful diagnostic and calibration tool for developing and testing the quantum devices. The project offers you to see and get hands-on experience over a wide range of nanophysics area: from device fabrication in the cleanroom, to electrical measurements at low temperatures, and theory concepts to understand the device operation.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for the position are:

• Ongoing Swedish university education in physics or another subject relevant for the project, at bachelor, master or equivalent level.
• Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Knowledge about the specific topic of the project applied for is considered a merit.
• Consideration will be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence.

Further information 

Fixed term employment for 2,5-5 months on 50-100 %, during the summer 2025. Starting date and scope is decided in agreement with the project contact person. 

How to apply 

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. Please also include to the application possible degree certificates or equivalent and any other documents to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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