We invite applications for a stipend for an MSc student position in a QuantEra project “Cavity-Enhanced Quantum Optical Clocks” (Q-Clocks).

Q-Clocks seeks to establish a new frontier in the quantum measurement of time by joining state-of-the-art optical lattice clocks and the quantized electromagnetic field provided by an optical cavity. The goal of the project is to apply advanced quantum techniques to state-of-the-art optical lattice clocks, demonstrating enhanced sensitivity while preserving long coherence times and the highest accuracy. A three-fold atom-cavity system approach will be employed: the dispersive quantum non-demolition (QND) system in the weak coupling regime, the QND system in the strong collective coupling regime, and the quantum enhancement of narrow-linewidth laser light generation towards a continuous active optical frequency standard. The person employed within the project will participate in the data analysis as well as participate in assembling new experimental setup.

Requirements:

•  completion of at least the 3rd year in physics or related fields
•  good scores in physics
•  computer programming skills or electronic engineering skills
•  the scholarship will be granted in accordance with the rules for granting scholarships for young scientists in research projects funded by the National Science Centre

Please submit the applications documents to castle[at]fizyka.umk.pl by 8 November 2018, 12.00 CET with annotation “Student Quantera” in the subject field.

WE OFFER:

• scholarship 1000 PLN per month

Please include in your cover letter:

“I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2016, item 922 as amended.”