Superconducting single-photon detectors for integrated quantum photonics

The School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow is seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5 year PhD project ‘Superconducting single-photon detectors for integrated quantum photonics’.

Quantum information processing technologies are poised to have a dramatic impact on fields such as communications and computing in the 21st century.  These new technologies place exacting demands on components such as singe-photon detectors.  The goal of this challenging project is to create a new generation of nanostructured superconducting single-photon detectors tailored for on-chip integration with optical waveguides and plasmonic structures. This project will span simulation of optical structures, nanofabrication (using the world class facilities of the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre) and electrical and optical device testing at low temperatures.   This project will run as part of a major UK effort in integrated quantum photonics, in collaboration with the University of Bristol.

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Funding

This studentship is supported by the School of Engineering, and will cover home tuition fees and provide a stipend of £13,726 per annum for 3.5 years.

Start date

This position will be filled as soon as possible.

Qualifications

First class Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science.  Additional research experience is welcomed.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a CV, contact details and 2 references on headed paper, to Robert Hadfield.

To gain admission to our postgraduate programme an application for admission as a postgraduate research student must be made to the Graduate School of the College of Science and Engineering:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/research/opportunities/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/applyonline/