"Two PhD Positions on Continuous Atomic Clocks"

Job Summary

You will join a team of experimental quantum physicists at the University of Amsterdam working on building two new types of optical clocks. These clocks aim to operate continuously, reducing averaging time from hours to minutes, using technology for continuous Bose-Einstein condensation. The project involves superradiant and zero-deadtime clocks, and is part of the European doctoral network QuRIOUS.

Responsibilities

Participate in building superradiant and zero-deadtime optical clocks; explore physics in ultracold strontium groups; attend network meetings, summer schools, and consortium meetings across Europe; learn quantum technology skills; spend time in a consortium partner lab; assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.

Qualifications and Requirements

At least 8 months of master project in experimental ultracold atom or trapped ion group; good team working and English skills; experience with optics, lasers, electronics, experiment control software, and data analysis; strong letter of recommendation; beneficial skills include programming in C, C++, Python, Matlab, or Mathematica. For MSCA positions, must be within first four years of research career, not awarded a doctoral degree, and not resided in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the three years prior to recruitment.

What the Employer Offers

A temporary 38-hour per week contract for 4 years (initially 18 months, extendable after evaluation); preferred start date of 1 October 2025; opportunity to draft an educational plan including courses and international meetings; work in the strontium quantum gases group at the University of Amsterdam.