Description du sujet de thèse

In the framework of the ERC grant "MATHLOCCA - Many-body Theory of Local Chemistry in Cavities" 3 PhD theses are available in the field of computational/theoretical quantum many-body physics.

The candidate (M/F) needs to have a solid understanding of advanced quantum mechanics, with a master degree in Theoretical Physics. An understanding of quantum optics and the physics of interacting quantum many-body systems is necessary. Additionally an understanding of concepts in numerical simulation techniques for quantum many-body models is important.

The candidate (M/F) will perform theoretical (numerical and analytical) studies on models of molecular ensembles and related quantum many-body models, maintain detailed documentation of research processes and results, write open numerical simulation codes for simulations of such models, collaborate with other research team members and international colleagues on the subject, and disseminate research results at international conferences and in international journals.

Potential themes for 3 available theses are:

- Development of numerical methodologies for quantum many-body dynamics in models with discrete and continuous degrees of freedom.

- Entanglement dynamics in open quantum many-body systems far from equilibrium.

- Cavity-QED with molecular quantum emitters.

Contexte de travail

The recruited candidate will join as a PhD student in the Laboratory of Computational Quantum Many-Body Theory (https://cqmt.org/) at the European Center for Quantum Sciences (https://cesq.eu) in Strasbourg, France.

CESQ is a transnational quantum research and educational hub of the University of Strasbourg and the CNRS. We build upon an exceptional tradition of interdisciplinary research in Strasbourg that covers quantum physics chemistry, materials science, photonics and computing. CESQ provides an open environment for collaborations, training and innovation with state-of-the-art experimental and theory research. CESQ is part of the interdisciplinary institute of excellence “ISIS – Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires” (UMR 7006).

The candidate will join the doctoral school ED222 at the University of Strasbourg (http://ed.chimie.unistra.fr/).

The candidate (M/F) should have advanced knowledge in scientific programming (C++ or Julia preferred). Experience in research and in presenting research. The projects will be conducted in a 100% English-speaking environment, fluent knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory (CEFR level C1-C2).

Offices are located at the Cronenbourg campus in Strasbourg, an attractive green campus reachable in a few minutes from the Strasbourg city center by public transport. The campus features not only an excellent professional work-environment but also recreational sport activities and an affordable university restaurant.

Contraintes et risques

This theoretical PhD project will be conducted in a typical office environment. International traveling to conferences will be necessary for disseminating research results.