1 Apr 2020:  Two experimental postdoctoral positions in the fields of bio-imaing and/or diamond-based sensing is immediately available for application. A successful applicant is expected to have relevant experience in bio-imaging, light-sheet microscopy, AFM, magnetic resonance, optical spectroscpy, condensed matter physics, and/or nanoscience.  For introduction to our previous works in the related fields, please be referred to the  publications list and the research page. The position is open until filled.  Interested are welcome to contact us for details.

1 Mar 2020: A theoretical postdoctoral position is immediately available for studying thermodynamics in the complex plane of physical parameters and non-Hermtian quantum many-body physics. The project involves numerical study of interacting spin models, cold atom systems, trapped ions and collaboration with experimentalists on spin decoherence, solid-state NMR, and dynamical many-body correlations in quantum many-body systems. The applicants should  have relevant experience and strong interest in condensed matter physics, statistical physics, and numerical simulations and preferably have background in strongly correlated systems.  For introduction to our previous works in the related fields, please be referred to the  publications list and the research page. The position is open until filled.  Interested are welcome to contact us for details.

1 Mar 2020: A theoretical postdoctoral position is immediately available for studying dynamics of complex quantum many-body systems (such as interacting spins on a random network) and their applications in qauntum information science. The project involves in-depth study of realistic physical systems and collaborations with experimentalists. The applicants should  have relevant experience and strong interest in condensed matter physics, quantum physics, and numerical simulations. Experience in quantum neural networks would be an advantage. For introduction to our previous works in the related fields, please be referred to the  publications list and the research page. The position is open until filled.  Interested are welcome to contact us for details.

1 Mar 2020: A theoretical postdoctoral position in the field of quantum optics is immediately available for application. The research will focus on diamond-based masers or topological effects in superradiance. A successful applicant is expected to have relevant knowledge and experience in quantum optics, laser/maser theory, and numerical simulations.  For introduction to our previous works in the related fields, please be referred to the  publications list and the research page. The position is open until filled.  Interested are welcome to contact us for details.

1 Mar 2020: A theoretical postdoctoral position  theoretical study of Abelian and non-Abelian Berry phases in semisocnductors under strong THz fields. A successful applicant is expected to have relevant knowledge and experience in quantum mechanics, semiconductor physics, and numerical simulations.  For introduction to our previous works in the related fields, please be referred to the  publications list and the research page. The position is open until filled.  Interested are welcome to contact us for details.

A formal application should include a CV, a list of publications, and references.

Postdoctoral applicants from mainland China may also apply through the Hong Kong Scholars Program (香江學者計劃). For details, visit The Society of Hong Kong Scholars Website.

We are recruiting postgraduate students:

One PhD or MPhil student is to be admitted to study in theory the physics of quantum coherence control in solid-state systems and fundamental issues in quantum physics. The topics include (1) quantum many-body effects in mesoscopic spin baths, (2) ultrasensitive quantum metrology, (3) novel geometrical phase effects, and (4) novel phase transition phenomena. Required is good training in quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, optics, and computational physics at the undergraduate level.

One PhD student is to be admitted to study in theory and in close collaboration with experimentalists novel and exotic optical phenomena in solids, especially in those emerging materials (such as topological insulators, graphene, MoS2 and other purely two-dimensional materials). The topics include (1) nonlinear optical effects in topological insulators, (2) extreme nonlinear optics in the THz waveband, (3) strong-field physics in novel materials, and (4) electro-optical devices for information technologies. Required is good training in quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, semiconductor optics, and computational physics at the undergraduate level.

Two PhD student is to be admitted to study in an experimental project of quantum coherence control using optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) and applications in sensing. The project will involve photon detection of magnetic centers in nanoparticles under control of microwave pulses and using the ODMR to sense local chemical, temperature, and magnetic environments with nanometer-scale resolutions.  Required is good training in quantum physics, solid-state physics, optics, and experimental physics at the undergraduate level. Interest or backgrounds in biology are good add-ons.

For introduction to our previous works in the related fields, please be referred to the publications list and the research page. You are invited to apply for the studentship, if you are an honest, strongly motivated, hard-working, and easy-to-collaborate person. A formal application should include a CV, statement of purpose, and references. For exceptional candidates, we will nominate you to compete for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. For details, see http://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html Applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisor for better mutual understanding. Information about the formalities is available in the department admission webpage.

We welcome motivated undergraduate students to join us to acquire some early experience in real-life research, usually in the FYP capacity.