PhD topic: Optomechanics in the quantum regime , at Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Description

One of the major prospects for bringing nano- and micro-mechanical systems into the quantum regime is their application to quantum information processing. Due to their flexibility to couple to a variety of physical systems (photons, electrons, atoms etc.) together with their on-chip integrability mechanical quantum systems enable novel opportunities for quantum information science, in particular as universal quantum transducer system or as quantum memory. Current challenges involve the preparation of mechanical quantum states of sufficient purity, interfacing to other (quantum) systems, the development of hybrid devices with sufficiently strong coupling to achieve coherent state manipulation and the development of quantum information protocols adapted to nano- and micro-mechanical architectures. These positions will focus on the optomechanical aspect by designing experiments that allow to transfer optical quantum states onto mechanical resonators. In addition, the preparation of entanglement between optics and mechanics will allow to interface mechanical quantum states to other stationary quantum systems, e.g. spin qubits, via an optical bus. Furthermore, the preparation of quantum states of mechanical resonators offers exciting new possibilities for macroscopic quantum experiments at the foundations of quantum physics. The dimension and mass of optomechanical systems allows quantum experiments in a completely new parameter regime. The successful candidates will investigate prospects and challenges of such experiments.

Nr of positions available : 2

Research Fields

Physics - Optics

Career Stage

Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)

Research Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Benefits

You will be part of the FP7-ITN Cavity Quantum Optomechanics (cQOM) team, which involves 10 partners and will support 17 PhD students together with 10 Post-Doctoral researchers in the next 4 years. Go to http://www.cqom-itn.net/ to learn more about the cQOM network.
Marie Curie Fellows will enjoy benefits of full social security, health insurance, pension, parental leave etc. Competitive monthly living and mobility allowance, yearly travel allowance, a career exploratory allowance, and coverage of the expenses related to your participation in research and training activities (contribution to research-related costs, meetings, conference attendance, training actions, etc.). Learn more at http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/careers_en.htm

Comment/web site for additional job details

Early Stage Researchers are those with less than 4 years of research experience. The researchers are appointed directly by the selected host for periods between 3 months and 3 years. Any researcher already holding a PhD is not eligible to be appointed. Eligible researchers may not have resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the host organisation for more than 12 months in the three years immediately prior to their appointment.
All applications must be received by the closing date of 15th July 2013

http://www.cqom-itn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ESR_UNIVIE.pdf

PhD Positions in Molecular Science in MFPL, Vienna, Austria

A number of PhD Positions in Molecular Science is available with the Max F. Perutz Laboratories in Vienna, Austria. Currently, 150 PhD students from more than 40 nations work at the MFPL and create an open, interactive atmosphere. English is the official working language.

About the School

The Max F. Perutz Laboratories are a joint-venture of the University of Vienna and the Medical University Vienna. Located at the Campus Vienna Biocenter, the MFPL enable students to participate in high
quality research in an international academic environment as well as to establish connections with nearby companies. The MFPL PhD Program offers positions across all fields of molecular life sciences involving cell signalling, chromosome biology, computational biology & bioinformatics, cytoskeleton, infection biology, membrane traficking, nuclear organization, RNA biology, and structural biology.

How to apply

The MFPL PhD Program is open to students who hold a Master’s degree in the biosciences, chemistry, or related fields, or students who expect to finish their master study before June 2012. Our selections take place twice a year (May and November).

Admission to the MFPL Graduate School is very competitive, and solely carried out through a centralized selection procedure. Please note that applications can only be accepted via the online application system within the announced application period. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.

Applicants from non-European countries are requested to submit a GRE® (Graduate Record Examinations) score. This will help us to evaluate your application more fairly. When applying, please submit a copy of your official record.

Evaluation of applications

The first evaluation is carried out by a committee of MFPL group leaders, who jointly shortlist the candidates to be invited for the Interview Days in Vienna. Invitations for the winter selection will be sent out by October 10, 2011.

Only applications submitted electronically via the Online Application System will be accepted. Applications submitted by fax, email or mail can not be considered.

The application consists of:

• the filled-in online application form;
• master certificates (if not yet available, upload transcripts of records or marksheets) and other supporting documents uploaded to the online application form;
• two confidential recommendation letters to be submitted by the referees directly to us.
  

For further details please visit Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL) website.

Note, application deadline to the PhD Positions in Molecular Science in MFPL, Vienna, Austria is 30 September, 2011.

Please mention scholarships4phd.blogspot.com on your application while applying for this scholarship.

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13 PhD positions in Population Genetics, Vienna, Austria

Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics
http://www.popgen-vienna.at/application/procedure.html

Deadline: 13 February 2011

Procedure

We encourage young, enthusiastic graduate students intrigued by the interdisciplinary nature of the Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics to apply for the program within the application deadline. However, interested students are welcome to apply throughout the year as additional positions may become available. A high level of dedication and activity will be expected from you during the program, and you should be able to integrate into a very international team with English as the working language.
Only complete applications will be considered!

Applicants are requested to provide the following information as a single pdf document by email:
¡CV
¡a motivation letter with a statement of research interests
¡university certificates including grades
¡a copy of your university degree that enables you to pursue a doctoral study (diploma, master); if you will earn your degree after the deadline: please supply recent transcripts
¡an indication of two preferred topics
¡at least two reference letters (download form below) assessing your scientific qualifications need to be e-mailed directly to us. Please allow sufficient time for your referees to send their letters within the deadline!

The selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the faculty members.

The interview will consist of three phases:
1.presentation of one publication selected by the applicant from three publications suggested by the faculty.
2.questions of the faculty to the applicant about the paper and the applicant's background and motivation
3.questions of the applicant to the faculty.

As the next step in the selection procedure the applicants will have the opportunity to interact with current students of the Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics. This will take place without the presence of the faculty members and should provide the applicants with further insights into the spirit of the PhD program. Furthermore, the applicants are given the opportunity to interact with the prospective thesis advisor to discuss specific aspects of the project. The final decision is made by the faculty, aiming to recruit the candidates with the highest scientific potential.

http://www.popgen-vienna.at/application/procedure.html