Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Chicago
| Institute | James Franck institute, Enrico Fermi institute, and Department of Physics of the University of Chicago |
| Job Description: | To conduct innovative research projects on few- and many-body physics, as well as quantum control based on ultracold atomic and molecular quantum gas. Start date: as early as Fall 2026. |
| Research Directions: | 1. Atomic and molecular quantum gas and Bose-Fermi quantum mixtures. 2. Quantum networking and quantum information processing based on neutral atom qubits. More about our research activities can be found on our group website. |
| Research Facilities | 1. Personnel: 7 graduate research assistants and 8 undergraduate research assistants. 2. Labs: 4 laboratories (total: 2500 square feet) and 4 apparatuses. 3. Supporting facilities: professional machine shop, electronics shop and material preparation center 4. Major equipment: Fiber lasers, solid-state lasers, diode lasers. |
| Qualification: | 1. Ph.D. degree in experimental atomic, molecular and optical physics. 2. Experience in quantum gases and laser physics preferred. |
| Application: | Interested applicants should email Cheng Chin cchin@uchicago.edu. Please prepare 1. CV 2. Publication list 3. A list of three references. |
We encourage applications from women and members of other under-represented groups.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Research Highlights (please check publications for recent research activities)
In-situ imaging of ultracold gases near a quantum phase transition
Quantum information processing and quantum microscopy based on translatable optical lattices