Scientist (m/f/d) in the field of experimental quantum optics - quantum technology

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Institute for Experimental Physics

At Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the following positions are available at the Institute for Experimental Physics (https://www.exphy.hhu.de/) at the earliest possible date:

Scientist (m/f/d) in the field of experimental quantum optics - quantum technology

Temporary for 4 years, with the option of extension.

Work locations are Braunschweig and Wettzell.

Two positions (1 post-doc, 1 PhD student) are available within the DFG research group FOR 5456, whose overarching goal is the first implementation of satellite-based relativistic geodesy using optical atomic clocks and laser links between Earth and the international space station ISS.

Your tasks:

The concrete task is to compare a strontium lattice clock at the Geodetic Fundamental Station Wettzell with a strontium lattice clock at PTB Braunschweig. For this purpose, a laser link Wettzell - ISS - Potsdam and a fibre link Potsdam - Braunschweig will be implemented. The comparison will be carried out during the ESA mission ACES, which will begin in 2025. This mission will operate an atomic clock and transponders on the ISS.

The work includes: Extension and metrological characterisation of an already built optical lattice clock (SOC2) at PTB Braunschweig, transport to Wettzell, installation, optimisation, operation, enhancement, measurement campaigns during the ACES mission, data analysis and interpretation.

Your profile:

•Completed university studies (diploma/master's degree);

•For the post-doctoral position: doctorate with a grade "very good" or better.

•Highly motivated to carry out precision experiments and novel measurement methods.

•Strong initiative, effective working style

•High level of creativity and drive to experiment

•Willingness to work in a team and in a research network

•Computer programming experience

•Knowledge in electronics

•Experience in the field of optics and quantum optics is desirable

We offer:

•A unique research topic worldwide

•For the post-doc position: salary level 100 % TVL E13

•For the doctoral position: salary level up to 75% TVL E13, depending on experience

•For the post-doc position: possibility to qualify for a habilitation in the subject "experimentalphysics"; you will receive extensive support for this.

•Embedding in a DFG-funded consortium

•International networking

•Support from electronics engineers

•Participation in conferences

Further information and applications to: Prof. S. Schiller, Institute for Experimental Physics, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, step.schiller@hhu.de

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf aims to increase the proportion of women. Applications from women with equal aptitude, qualifications and professional performance will therefore be given preferential consideration, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor outweigh this.
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