{"id":11109,"date":"2025-11-06T11:48:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=11109"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:50:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:50:05","slug":"phd-position-in-2d-materials-as-quantum-sensors","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/phd-position-in-2d-materials-as-quantum-sensors\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Position in 2D Materials as Quantum Sensors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Southampton\u2019s Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences invites applications for a PhD position on 2D materials as quantum sensors, supervised by Dr. Makars \u0160i\u0161kins<\/em>. The project focuses on developing energy-efficient quantum sensing technologies using magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene (MATBG) and related 2D materials, integrating nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) and quantum photonics for single-photon detection and precision metrology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Job Details<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Title<\/span><\/th>\nPhD Position in 2D Materials as Quantum Sensors<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Organization<\/span><\/td>\nUniversity of Southampton<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department<\/span><\/td>\nFaculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/span><\/td>\nSouthampton, United Kingdom<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Field of Research<\/span><\/td>\nQuantum Nanoscience, 2D Materials, Quantum Sensing, Nanomechanics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supervisor<\/span><\/td>\nDr. Makars \u0160i\u0161kins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD Duration<\/span><\/td>\n4 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Funding Type<\/span><\/td>\nEPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Funding Details<\/span><\/td>\nUKRI TechExpert stipend (~\u00a331,000\/year tax-free for UK students)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\nUK, EU, and International students (with or seeking external funding)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/span><\/td>\n31 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Date<\/span><\/td>\nAcademic Year 2026\/27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contact Email<\/span><\/td>\nM.Siskins@soton.ac.uk<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Portal<\/span><\/td>\n\ud83d\udd17 Apply via University of Southampton Portal<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

About the Project<\/span><\/h3>\n

Quantum materials such as magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene (MATBG) have revolutionized modern condensed matter physics by exhibiting exotic properties \u2014 superconductivity, correlated insulator states, and extreme sensitivity to external stimuli. This PhD project aims to harness these phenomena to design 2D material-based quantum sensors for single-photon detection and nanoscale noise spectroscopy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Working at the intersection of quantum photonics, nanomechanics, and superconductivity, you will:<\/span><\/p>\n