Postdoctoral Researcher – Quantum Devices and Experiments (NST)

About the role

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory seeks postdoctoral researchers to contribute to the development of superconducting photonic quantum devices for a heterogeneous quantum network. This includes working on superconducting qubits, microwave-optical quantum transducers, and other related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate superconducting photonic quantum devices in CNM’s cleanroom facilities.
• Characterize fabricated devices using CNM’s quantum labs.
• Collaborate with other team members and external collaborators to conduct local and network quantum experiments.
• Participate in a highly collaborative research environment, interacting with Argonne and University of Chicago scientists as well as external partners.

Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in experimental physics, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with device nanofabrication.
• Experience in microwave and/or optical device measurement and characterization.
• Knowledge of quantum information science.
• Experience designing, fabricating, and measuring superconducting qubits.
• Experience with microwave-optical quantum transducers.
• Experience operating dilution refrigerators and other cryogenic experimental systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package, including those offered to all Argonne employees. For more details, please click here.

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00 - $121,465.00. The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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