• Full time, 2 years fixed term. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Physics
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in Quantum Optics and many-body physics. The quantum optics group operates within the larger Quantum Theory group within the School of Physics. The Quantum Theory group hosts over 40 researchers working on a wide range of topics within the area of Quantum Physics and Technology
• Base Salary, Level A $100,717a + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney’s School of Physics are welcoming applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Optics, funded by Dr Sahand Mahmoodian’s Australian Reserch Council grant, “Emergent many-body phenomena in engineered quantum optical systems”. The field of research is quantum many-body physics of photons. The candidate can choose to undertake research on a range of topics within this area both focusing on fundamental research and for applications in developing quantum technologies.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake research in the field of quantum many-body physics with photons with Dr Sahand Mahmoodian within the quantum optics theory group at the University of Sydney (https://quantumopticstheorysydney.github.io/)
• prepare and write manuscripts for publication
• work with and assist other PhD students and undergraduate students undertaking research in this area.

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About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who has:

• a PhD in Physics/Mathematics/Engineering with a focus on Quantum Optics, Quantum many-body physics, Condensed matter Physics or a related subject (candidates who are near completion will also be considered)
• demonstrated experience in undertaking research in Quantum Optics, Quantum many-body physics, Condensed matter physics or a closely related area
• demonstrated experience in performing theoretical and numerical research with the ability to work independently on problems
• experience in working with advanced quantum many-body physics techniques (Bethe ansatz, matrix-product states, machine learning or other variational ansätze) is desired
• desirable criteria: ability to co-supervise research students in the research area.

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Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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How to apply

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Closing date for applications

 11.59pm, 8th June 2023

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