PhD Fellowships in Experimental Aspects of Non-Abelian Condensed Matter Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute in University of Copenhagen

We seek outstanding candidates for two PhD positions to work on condensed matter experiments at the Center for Quantum Devices, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.

The project is sponsored through an ERC Synergy grant and focuses on experiments to test the non-local and non-abelian nature of Majorana bound states in hybrid super/semiconductors.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree or a US undergraduate degree in Physics or Applied Physics with relevant experimental experience, ideally including published research.

The project involves nanofabrication, low-temperature physics using a cryofree dilution refrigerator, low-noise and high-frequency electrical measurement techniques, data analysis, interaction with theoretical physicists, and scientific writing in English.

The position is open from 1 October 2021 or by arrangement.

Job description
The key tasks of this 3-year PhD position are:

• Manage and carry through your research project
• Attend PhD courses
• Stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad
• Perform tasks for the department
• Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
• Teach and disseminate your research