Postdoctoral position at Oxford, to work on classical and quantum optical neural networks

We are looking for a postdoc to work with the Quantum and Optical Technology Group under the supervision of Professor Alexander Lvovsky on implementing artificial neural networks using optics rather than electronics. Optical neural networks would enable us to enhance both the power efficiency and speed of neural networks by several orders of magnitude. These neural networks will be operational without any involvement from digital computers, and approach animal brain in terms of both productivity and energy efficiency. The quantum aspect of the project involves marrying computer vision with quantum physics, treating vision tasks as quantum sensing problems. Instead of image capture followed by digital analysis, we propose to design and train optical neural networks to extract information in the most efficient way permitted by quantum mechanics.

The position is for one year, with possible extension contingent on funding availability.