Open PhD and Postdoc positions in Quantum sensing
We are always looking for ambitious PhD students and Postdocs. Please get in touch with us and submit your application including a motivation letter, CV, Academic records and electronic contact of two references to nabeel.aslam(at)uni-leipzig.de
For our BMBF-funded research project “DiamondNanoNMR” we are looking for ambitious PhD students (75%, TV-L E13, initially limited to 3 years) and Postdoctoral researchers (100%, TV-L E13 or E-14 subject to personal qualification renumeration, initially limited to 3 years with the possibility of an extension/conversion to permanent employment). Our mission is to apply quantum information concepts to nanoscale sensing. This emerging technology stands at the intersection of quantum information, spin resonance, condensed matter, and life sciences.
Research topics
We apply optically addressable defect (e. g. Nitrogen-vacancy, NV) centers in diamond as spin qubits. These spin qubits can be coupled to multiple nuclear spins within the diamond, forming a quantum register. This multi-qubit system then allows the implementation of quantum algorithms and helps in enhancing the sensitivity and spectral resolution in nanoscale sensing. We apply these novel quantum sensors in various fields, such as material and life sciences.
Using these spin qubits, we have previously demonstrated the detection of Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signals from nuclear spins at the nanometer scale, making it up to 15 orders of magnitude more sensitive than conventional NMR. This emerging nanoscale NMR technique allows single molecule spectroscopy at ambient conditions. Our goal is to couple the spin qubits to the nuclear spins of the molecules and learn about their structure. We also want to use this quantum sensing platform to study the dynamics of single cells under different physiological conditions. This interdisciplinary work will be carried out in collaboration with biophysics and life science groups at the Leipzig University.
More Information:
Aslam, N. et al. Nanoscale nuclear magnetic resonance with chemical resolution Science 357, 67 (2017). and Aslam, N. et al. Quantum sensors for biomedical applications. Nat Rev Phys 5, 157–169 (2023).
Requirements
You should hold a degree in physics or related field, and have strong social, organizational and communication skills. Prior experience with coding in Python or other programming languages is desirable. Postdoc candidates should have demonstrated excellent research accomplishments.
Next steps
Applications including a motivation letter, CV, Academic records and electronic contact of two references should be sent at the earliest possible time to Prof. Dr. Nabeel Aslam, nabeel.aslam(at)uni-leipzig.de
Leipzig University strives to employ more women in academia and research and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Bachelor and Master Thesis
We offer Bachelor and Master thesis for students from the Physics program. For more information contact us at nabeel.aslam(at)uni-leipzig.de