Applied Physicist (Quantum Systems) - GTRI - CIPHER - Open Rank

Overview

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing over $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.

Project/Unit Description

• Quantum Systems (QS) Division of the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research (CIPHER) Lab seeks self-motivated individuals with experience in quantum science or photonics research.
• The division is composed of a large team of scientists and engineers from disciplines including physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, optical science, mechanical engineering, mathematics, and chemical engineering.
• QS employees perform fundamental research exploring next-generation technologies based on exotic physical phenomena, working to prove that devices based on these technologies can provide real-world solutions relevant to sponsors.
• Our research portfolio includes programs in trapped-ion quantum computing, simulation, and sensing, vapor cell optically pumped magnetometers and Rydberg electrometers, atomic clocks, and the development of mass spectrometers.
• Support is available to develop projects outside of existing areas of research, such as photonic quantum computing, solid-state defects like NV-centers, quantum networking, and inertial sensors.
• QS researchers frequently contribute to projects in other GTRI labs and CIPHER divisions involving research in other topics including artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications, biophysics, security, and optics.

Job Purpose

An applied physicist leverages knowledge and skills from the fields of physics, chemistry, material science, and mathematics to contribute to the research, analysis, design, and development of innovative systems, sensors, materials, and devices. They design and conduct experiments and/or simulations to ascertain physical properties and behaviors. Experiments conducted may involve the measurement, characterization, and testing of equipment and environmental phenomenology using specialized tools. Fundamental physical principles are used to inform the design of systems and sensors, to evaluate their theoretical performance, and to develop algorithms. Areas of application may include: optical systems, energy systems and storage, quantum systems, EO/IR & RF M&S and analysis, and photonics, and new materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform more complex tests, experiments, calculations, and/or simulations to determine physical parameters/properties and behaviors of materials and systems and conduct more complex data analysis on the results of measurements and/or simulations.
• Lead design of experiments for simple experiments.
• Generate documentation of experiments and results.
• Contribute to white papers and proposals.
• Contribute to technical reports/presentations of project results.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead proposal writing and other business development activities to win funding for new research thrusts.
• Manage the technical and financial execution of research programs.
• Contribute to existing projects in applied quantum technologies.
• Author technical reports and publications.
• Present research to sponsors and peers.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered.
• Demonstrated expertise, e.g., through peer-reviewed publications, in quantum science research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS SCI.
• An ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• An active security clearance.
• Technical experience with any of the following: AMO physics techniques including ion trapping, laser cooling, atomic spectroscopy vapor cell sensors and clocks, solid state color centers (e.g., NV-centers in diamond), single photon sources (e.g., quantum dot or four-wave-mixing), and detectors (e.g., SNSPDs).
• Theoretical quantum optics and/or design for quantum optics experiments.
• Creation and analysis of entangled photon states (e.g., Bell pairs, GHZ states).
• Integrated photonics design.
• Photonic quantum computing design and demonstration of practical or fielded quantum devices.
• Scientific programming.
• Micro/nano-fabrication tools and techniques.

Travel Requirements

Less than 10%

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development can be found through this link.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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