Assistant (f/m, 1 position)

First Stage Researcher (f/m, 1 position) for a period of five years for the purpose of obtaining the academic degree of Doctor of Science.

The holder of this position will be involved in the experimental research of the Group for Quantum Technologies in the Center for Advanced Laser Techniques at the Institute of Physics in Zagreb, and will participate in development of quantum sensors and simulators based on cold atoms. The supervisor (mentor) is Dr. Ticijana Ban (ticijana@ifs.hr).

The first stage researcher will participate in the development of an optical atomic clock based on cold strontium atoms as well as in the dissemination of the optical clock frequency to users, for the purpose of the atomic clocks synchronization. The aforementioned research will be carried out within the Horizon project called Deployment of the first experimental QCI systems and network in the Republic of Croatia (CroQCI) with a duration of 30 months. In the following, the first stage researcher will investigate the quantum dynamics of globally-connected networks through investigation of the cold atoms trapped in complex optical potential inside an optical resonator that exhibit a long-range interactions, and are important for understanding the influence of the environment on quantum computing.

Research methods include high-resolution laser spectroscopy, frequency stabilization techniques of continuous-wave lasers and optical frequency combs, and laser cooling and trapping techniques.

Candidates are expected to have very good knowledge of atomic physics, high motivation to work in the laboratory on the described topic, and excellent knowledge of the English language.

Priority will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in studies and research work (recognitions, awards, scholarships, published works, presentations at conferences, etc.).

Hands-on experience with the research topic, including experimental techniques, is an advantage.

Completed Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study (Master's degree) in Physics or equivalent degree entitling him or her to embark on a doctorate, and enroll in a PhD School of Physics.

The application should include:

1. A motivation letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Certificate of undergraduate degree in Physics

4. Contact information of at least one reference person

Candidates who exercise the right to priority in employment according to the Act on Croatian Veterans of the Homeland War and Members of Their Families (Official Gazette No.121/17 and 98/19, 84/21) and the Act on Civilian Victims of the Homeland War (Official Gazette 84/21)with the application for the competition, in addition to proof of fulfillment of the required conditions, they must also attach all the necessary evidence available on the link of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs:

https://branitelji.gov.hr/zaposljavanje-843/843

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Gender Equality Act of the Republic of Croatia, persons of both sexes may apply.

Applications must be submitted within 30 days from the day of publication of the call in "Narodne novine", the official gazette of the Republic of Croatia. Applications must be submitted to the address natjecaj@ifs.hr in one complete document in pdf format, in Croatian or English. Applicants will be notified of the results of the competition within the legal deadline.

A valid application is considered to be an application that contains all the information and attachments specified in the call. Untimely and incomplete applications will not be considered nor will applicants with incomplete applications be invited to amend the application. Persons who submit untimely and incomplete applications or do not meet the mandatory conditions for the position are not considered as eligible candidates.