Two openings (PhD/postdoc) in quantum memories for microgravity at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Two openings in quantum memories in microgravity at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is advertising two research fellow positions in experimental quantum memories in microgravity at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Berlin.

• Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of quantum memories with warm atoms in microgravity (DR/060/26)
  • Research on quantum memories with warm vapor
  • Design, setup, test, and integration of a compact quantum memory module
  • Characterization of the quantum memory and mobile measurement campaigns
  • Experiments with the quantum memory in microgravity
  • Tasks connected to personal scientific qualification
• Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of quantum memories with Bose-Einstein condensates in microgravity (DR/059/26)
  • Research on quantum memories with cold atoms
  • Design, setup, test, and integration of a compact Raman laser system
  • Experiments with BEC-based quantum memories
  • Research on new concepts to increase storage times
  • Tasks connected to personal scientific qualification

Requirements

• Completed university degree in physics or a closely related field
• Strong background in atomic physics and/or quantum optics
• Experience in experimental work on atomic quantum memories
• Experience in the development and operation of laser systems for quantum optics applications
• Very good English skills, as well as programming and data-analysis skills, are desirable

Further information

• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Pay grade: E13 TV-L HU
• Funding duration: until 31 December 2028

Applications should be sent to Prof. Dr. Markus Krutzik, quoting the relevant job ID.
Unofficial inquiries can be sent to Dr. Mustafa Gündoğan and Dr. Elisa Da Ros.

Official advertisements:
Warm atoms in microgravity (DR/060/26)
BECs in microgravity (DR/059/26)