Postdoctoral Appointee - Quantum Computing (ONSITE)

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to be an exceptional quantum information scientist on our multi-disciplinary team.

The Post-Doctoral Appointee Program is designed to recruit extraordinary Ph.D. applicants to assist a line organization meet its mission objectives and to provide a professional, technical work environment for you.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Perform research and development in quantum information and quantum sensing using ions trapped with micro-fabricated/chip-based devices.
• Work with a team to test cutting-edge quantum information ideas in a laboratory setting.
• Design systems able to perform delicate quantum experiments with maximum stability and flexibility.

Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be able to work onsite.

Qualifications We Require:

• Ph.D in physics or engineering, with an emphasis on quantum systems, conferred within five (5) years
• Experience with:
• quantum information science, i.e. ion trapping, neutral atom trapping, superconductors, semiconductors, impurities, etc.
• lasers, vacuum chamber construction, or cryogenics
• The ability to obtain a DOE L security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Skills programming for experimental control software and data analysis
• Established authorship and innovation record, such as peer-reviewed scholarly articles, patents, or technical books
• Track record of successful execution of research-and-development projects, including project planning, defining milestones, and delivering results on time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork skills for working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Meticulous attention to detail