Research assistant, extracurricular PhD student. Experimental quantum thermodynamics and superconducting nanodevices

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Research assistant, extracurricular PhD student. Experimental quantum thermodynamics and superconducting nanodevices

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Offer DescriptionJob Summary:
The winning candidate will work as a ¾ full time research assistant at the International
Centre for Interfacing Magnetism and Superconductivity with Topological Matter –
MagTop of the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences and prepare a
doctoral thesis in the extramural mode, attending lectures at the Warsaw-4-PhD
Doctoral School.
Job Description:
Background: In our group we are building and testing pioneering low temperature
functional nanostructures with a special emphasis on superconducting devices. Our
expertise involves fast time-resolved thermometry of nanostructures based on the
probing of Josephson junctions with short current pulses, which we call the switching
thermometry [1, 2]. It allows us to trace the thermal transients with a temporal resolution
of a single nanosecond, which appear in the response to a local dissipation. We can
directly investigate the dynamics of various energy relaxation channels at the nanoscale.
Our second field of interest is vortex electronics. It involves building nanodevices for
controlling and manipulating of superconducting vortices to present new functionalities
e.g. memory cells and logical elements for application in quantum computing [3, 4].
[1] M. Zgirski, et al., Phys. Rev. Applied 10, 044068 (2018).
[2] M. Zgirski, et al., Phys. Rev. Applied 14, 044024 (2020).
[3] M. Foltyn, et al., Phys. Rev. Applied 19, 044073 (2023).
[4] M. Foltyn, et al., Science Advances, in press (2024), arXiv:2402.06427 (2024).
Aim: Conducting research in the field of experimental quantum thermodynamics and
superconducting nanodevices in the Functional Superconductivity Group.
Requirements:
– A Master’s degree in Physics or in related fields, such as e.g. materials engineering and
electronics, is required (or an equivalent that qualifies one for PhD studies in physics in
the country of issue),
– RESPONSIBILITY for the individually defined project,
– Strong interest in the proposed research (please verify on our webpage
whether our research profile matches your scientific
interest),
– Good soft skills: The candidate should work in harmony with the rest of the
researchers,
– Good manual skills,
– Experience in low temperature RF/microwave electrical measurements
of nanostructures will be of an advantage,
– Prior experience with Ginzburg-Landau simulations of superconductivity will be of an
advantage.
Main research field: Physics
Sub Research Field: Solid state physics, Nanotechnology, Superconductivity
Career Stage: Early Stage researcher or 0-4 yrs. (Post-graduate)
Research Profile (details): First Stage Researcher (R1)
Type of Contract: Initial employment for a fixed term of 24 months, including a 3-month
probationary period. Prolongation of employment for a further 24 months will be based on
performance and successful completion of a mid-term evaluation performed at a level
analogous to that in the PhD school.
Status: Part -time employee hired at ¾ of full-time contract
Salary: The person will be employed as a research assistant in a ¾ full time position for a
period of maximum 4 years (with all employee benefits and an additional medical
insurance package) with a gross salary of PLN 7 275 per month, which is approximately
PLN 5 500 net/month. The MagTop project (FENG.02.01-IP.05-0028/23) is implemented
as part of the MAB FENG action of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the
European Union from the 2nd Priority funds of the Programme European Funds for Smart
Economy 2021-2027 (FENG).
Contact
More information can be obtained from
Please make contact.Where to apply E-mailrekrutacja@ifpan.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Physics Years of Research Experience 1 – 4

Additional InformationSelection processApplication deadline: 15.09.2024. Later applications will not be considered.
Required materials:

• Scientific CV
• Cover letter
• Scan of MSc diploma or equivalent (or an explanation of when one is expected)
• Academic record (for finalized semesters)
• Recommended: A recommendation letter by an academic, or their contact email,
• A statement by the candidate of consent to the processing of personal data for the

purposes of recruitment (as below).
All required materials for the position must be sent in electronic form to
and with the Job ID: #JOB31/2024 as
a subject.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-668 Warsaw Street al. Lotników 32/46 GeofieldContact City02-668 Warsaw WebsiteStreetal. Lotników 32/46STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

7275 per month

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 01:06:22 GMT

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