PhD Scholarship on Majorana Fermions in the Center for Quantum Devices at University of Copenhagen in Denmark

PhD
Positions in Experimental Condensed Matter/device Physics for the Development
of Schemes at the Center for Quantum Devices, University of Copenhagen in Denmark 2013

Study
Subject(s):

Experimental
Condensed Matter/device Physics for the Development of Schemes

Course
Level:

This scholarship is
available for pursuing PhD degree.

Scholarship
Provider:

University of
Copenhagen

Scholarship
can be taken at:

Denmark

Eligibility:

-The position is
open for candidates of all nationalities.
-The successful applicant will be enrolled as a Ph.D. student at the University
of Copenhagen. The Ph.D. program, in addition to the project work, comprises
participation in courses or international Ph.D. schools and some activity as
teaching assistant.

Scholarship
Open for International Students:

International
students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship
Description:

1-2 PhD Scholarship on Majorana fermions in the
Center for Quantum Devices. The Center for Quantum Devices at the Niels
Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen has a 1-2 open Ph.D. positions in
experimental condensed matter/device physics for the development of schemes to
create, detect, and braid majorana fermions in networks made from semiconductor
heterostructures, nanowires, and superconductors.The long-term goal of the
project is to investigate topological protection of these topological quantum
states and to realize topological quantum information processing systems.The
project involves nanofabrication using electron-beam lithography, low-noise
measurement at millikelvin temperatures, control of high-bandwidth electronics,
data analysis, collaboration with theorists, writing and publishing. The
candidate should have experience with device fabrication and low-temperature
measurement.

Number
of awards offered:

1-2 awards are being
offered.

Duration
of award:

The position is for
three or four years and expected to lead to a PhD degree at University of
Copenhagen.

What
does it cover?

The salary depends on seniority, as agreed
between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional
Associations. Currently, starting salaries are about 25,000 DKK (Euro 3,330)
per month for PhD students – plus full benefits including pension.