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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research position to undertake theoretical research on Quantum Thermodynamics for 30 months from 1 May 2020 to 31 October 2022. This post will be funded by an EPSRC grant entitled "Quantum Many-Body Engines" awarded to Dr. Gabriele De Chiara. The project will be conducted in collaboration with experimental groups working on ultracold atomic setups with the aim of designing and realising experimentally quantum thermodynamic machines. More information is available here.
The successful applicant will become a member of the Quantum Technology group at Queen's University Belfast (QTeQ) [http://web.am.qub.ac.uk/wp/qo/], where they will work within the international team led by G. De Chiara, A. Ferraro, and M. Paternostro. The group is part of the School of Mathematics and Physics which holds the prestigious Silver award of the Athena SWAN charter for advancement of gender equality. Applications from women and other minorities are particularly encouraged.
The successful candidate must have:
* Have or be about to obtain a relevant PhD.
* At least 3 years relevant research experience in theoretical physics, including at the postgraduate level
* Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
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Candidate Information
Informal enquiries may be directed to G. De Chiara, email: g.dechiara@qub.ac.uk; Phone: +44(0)2890971929).
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