PhD Scholarship X 2

• Centre for Quantum and Technology Theory
• This position is currently located at the Hawthorn campus, but the incumbent may be required to undertake duties at any of the University's campuses
• Stipend of $33,500 p.a.

About the Scholarship

Swinburne University is offering an exciting PhD scholarship opportunity for a highly motivated candidate. The successful candidate is sought to work on existing project, funded by the Australian Research Council, with Dr. Jia Wang. The research will be carried out at the Centre for Quantum Technology Theory (CQTT). The PhD scholarship will be available on the full-time basis for three years.

Polarons are quasiparticle descriptions of impurities immersed in a quantum medium, which play a pivotal role in understanding quantum materials’ properties, such as charge transportation and optical responses. This project aims to make a breakthrough in our fundamental understanding of polarons and polaron interactions by using highly controllable ultracold atomic gases as clean quantum simulators and exploring the nontrivial interplay between many-body and few-body physics in such a setting.

This project will greatly advance our knowledge base in the fields of ultracold atoms and condensed matter physics and will bring new insight to polaron physics by addressing several challenge topics:
Developing novel theoretical tools to describe polarons.
Detecting and measuring polaron interactions in ultracold gases.
Characterising exotic quantum phases and properties of advanced materials via polaron spectrum.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Master or Honours
• Theoretical background in ultracold quantum gases and condensed matter physics
• Demonstrated experience in numerical simulations
• A valid working with children’s check card (or ability to obtain prior to or upon commencement).

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

How to apply and further information
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.

For further information about this position, contact Jia Wang at jiawang@swin.edu.au

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Monday 30th September 2024, at 11pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.