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PhD and Post-Doc positions in the group “Quantum Nanophysics and Matter-Wave Interferometry”

(http://phyweb.phys.soton.ac.uk/matterwave/html/index.html) at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southampton are available from September 2012. The candidates will undertake experimental research on the foundations of quantum physics in collaboration with Dr. Hendrik Ulbricht. Our group is part of the Quantum Light and Matter group at Southampton and we collaborate with experimentalists and theoreticians in Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, guaranteeing a rich and stimulating research environment.

Post-doc candidates can find more information on the post and have to apply for the post through the link here: https://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=137712WF

PhD candidate is expected to have an undergraduate degree in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering. She/he will be able to work independently and collaboratively. Interest to work on foundations of physics and experience in optics and vacuum experiments will be advantageous.

Enthusiasm will be essential. More details on the PhD post can be found here: http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/273784-Quantum-Interferome...

PhD candidates should send an email with a CV, a statement of research interest and publication list to h [dot] ulbricht [at] soton [dot] ac [dot] uk. They should also arrange for recommendation letters to be sent to the same address. The payment will be carried out on the basis of the standard scheme of scholarships in the UK plus travel and research money.