• Build and operate a programmable network of coupled KPOs with up to eight nodes, including control and readout electronics and measurement software.
• Map attractor landscapes, switching statistics and probability currents from measured trajectories.
• Compare experiment with simulations and analytical models in close contact with our theory partners (Prof. O. Zilberberg at the University of Konstanz) and publish and present your results internationally.

Profile

• A four-year PhD position in the friendly Spin Physics group at ETH Zürich, with an international, stimulating environment
• Technical support from in-house electronics 
• FPGA experts
• Close supervision with room for your own ideas
• Employment follows ETH Zürich standards; starting date by agreement

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We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• CV
• A short motivation letter
• Your BSc and MSc transcripts
• The contact details of two reference persons

Further information about Spin Physics can be found on our Website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Alexander Eichler, eichlera@ethz.ch (no applications).

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

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