Research Assistant (Precision Spectroscopy & Quantum Simulation)

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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About the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT at https://www.cqt.sg/

Job Description

The role of the Research Assistant is to work on our experimental setup on ultracold molecules. As a research assistant, the candidate is expected to start with basic training on optics and laser technologies, while making contributions to the experimental control system and ongoing efforts to recalibrate the setup.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in physics is required with some previous research experience in experimental physics. Ideally, the candidate would have some experience in quantum mechanics. Clear communication in English is a prerequisite. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, who is able to integrate into the team working to common objectives.