The Quantum Materials and Nanophotonics Group at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is offering PhD scholarships for experimental and theoretical projects in solid-state quantum photonics.

Crystal defects or “artificial atoms” that act as single photon emitters (SPEs) have numerous potential applications in quantum sensing and quantum information processing. However, broad deployment of SPE-based technologies has so far been limited by shortcomings in the properties of SPEs and their host materials. We are tackling this problem from various angles, spanning the fabrication of SPEs in 2D materials, control and integration of SPEs in photonic and optoelectronic devices, meta-optics, and computation modelling of defects in solids. Scholarships are available for PhD projects in these disciplines. The projects will be conducted in collaboration with research teams in Australia and abroad, and in the ARC Centre of Excellence in Transformative Meta-Optical Systems

Stipend Value $37,000 per year and additional funds ($7.5k) during the course of the PhD for PhD-related expenses. Duration 3.5 years

Eligibility 

Applicants can be International or domestic student (either permanent Australian residents or New Zealand citizens). To be eligible for this application, applicants must have completed a UTS recognised degree in

1. MSc Research or MSc Coursework with a research thesis of at least 6 months,
2. or Bachelor Honours degree with 1st Class, or 2nd Class Division 1, or division 1 honours, or an equivalent or higher qualification,
3. or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

How to Apply 

Please submit expressions of interest to Milos Toth , [email protected] 

Applicants should send their CV and list of publications to contact person’s email address by the closing date. The application process is currently open and will continue to be open until all positions have been filled. We highly encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be advised with further details.