PhD student in Physics: open quantum system simulations with trapped ions
The Trapped Ion Quantum Technology Group at Stockholm University invites applications for a highly motivated PhD student to join our experimental trapped ion research. Ref. No. SU FV-0172-26, closing date: 2 March 2026.
Project description
Subject: Physics
The Trapped Ion Quantum Technology Group at Stockholm University invites applications for a highly motivated PhD student to join our experimental trapped ion research. The aim of the PhD project is to investigate open spin-boson systems with trapped ions. This position is part of the QuantERA project " Collective quantum phenomena in dissipative systems – towards time-crystal applications in sensing and metrology (CoQuaDis)".
The CoQuaDis project aims to study many-body phases in open quantum systems and to demonstrate their use in sensing and timekeeping. At Stockholm University, we realize such systems using crystals of trapped ions, which provide long trapping times, controllable interactions mediated by collective vibrations, and in-situ cooling. This enables stable operation and continuous readout of dissipative many-body phases. This highly controllable platform allows us to address fundamental questions in open quantum many-body dynamics.
The PhD project is experimental and will be carried out within the Trapped Ion Quantum Technology Group at Stockholm University. It will involve close collaboration with theoreticians at the University of Tübingen, Germany and the IFISC, Mallorca, Spain.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong interest to work on trapped ion quantum experiments. For more information about our group and current projects, please visit https://qtech.fysik.su.se/.
Ref. No. SU FV-0172-26
Closing date: 2 March 2026
Last updated: 2026-01-20
Source: Department of Physics