Positions

Postdoc

We have one postdoc opening. Despite the huge progress of Rydberg quantum nonlinear optics, technical and fundamental photon loss hinder many applications and remain the roadblock between a successful lab demonstration and a functional quantum optical device. Thus, for high efficiency, high fidelity single-photon-level nonlinear devices, a different scheme or even a new atom-photon interface is desired. To this end, we will explore an emerging new platform—subwavelength-spaced array of atoms. The collective effect (akin to Bragg scattering) will alleviate the dissipation problem. The postdoc will design and construct an apparatus capable of assembling such atomic arrays by sorting atoms one-by-one, as well as set up Rydberg quantum nonlinear optics experiments. We are a new group with no senior graduate student yet. The postdoc will be a leader in the lab and work closely with the PI. Experience in cold atom experiments is required.

Graduate students

We have two openings for graduate students. We welcome highly motivated students who are committed to agreed lab time slots. If you are eager to get your hands dirty, this is a rare opportunity to see how a cold atom experiment is built from "empty space".