Levitating electron spin qubits on solid neon

Levitating electrons on noble gases are a promising system for scalable quantum information processing, where the exquisitely clean environment allows for all major sources of decoherence to be eliminated. Recent demonstrations have shown electron charge qubits in the electron-on-neon system that have coherence times several orders of magnitude greater than any other solid-state system, and qubit fidelities exceeding 99.95%. It is expected that the coherence time of an electron spin in this system will be even longer, potentially reaching over 100s, while the vertically excited Rydberg state allows for fast qubit interaction. In this project, you will work as part of a team developing a multi-qubit architecture in this system. The project involves device design and fabrication in a clean room environment, electromagnetic simulation and cryogenic measurement in dilution refrigerators, including the use of advanced microwave measurement techniques. You will get the opportunity to present your work at national and international conferences, and there are plenty of chances for local and international collaboration.

Scholarship

• Fully funded tax-free stipend of $37,684 per annum (2024 rate) for 3.5 years
• Further top-ups are available for exceptional candidates
• International candidates receive a tuition fee scholarship

Eligibility

• Domestic and International applicants
• PhD applicants only
• Candidates should hold a 4 year undergraduate degree or masters degree in a related field, and have some demonstrated experience in a research setting. 

How to Apply

Please email your expression of interest to maja.cassidy@unsw.edu.au. Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A letter of motivation, describing your interest in and suitability for the project.
• Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified.