QUROPE Quantum Information Processing and Communication in Europe

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The group of Quantum Information and Quantum Processes at the University Autònoma of Barcelona (http://grupsderecerca.uab.cat/giq/people) offers a 3 years Ph.D position starting in 2014 on the subject of Quantum Thermometry. The position is affiliated to the European Founded Strep Project TherMiQ (Thermodynamics of Mesoscopic Quantum Systems). The topic of research will be Quantum Thermometry in strongly correlated systems under the supervision of Profs. Anna Sanpera /John Calsamiglia.

The group of Quantum Information and Quantum Processes is one of the 7 groups conforming the Physics Department at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Other faculty members in the Quantum Information Theory include Emili Bagan, Ramon Muñoz-Tapia and Andreas Winter.

Applications should include a full CV with academic track record, a summary of research interests of the candidate and the names and contact addresses of two potential referees. Applications should be emailed to sanpera [at] ifae [dot] es with the subject name being the candidate’s name + Ph.D position in Q. Thermometry

Please note that the university's doctorate regulations require that PhD candidates possess a master or equivalent degree. Ph.D brutto salary is approx 1400 €/month.

Notifications will be given before end November 2013 or until filled.