Postdoctoral studies on novel cryogenic refrigerators (cryocoolers)
About the role
The Cryocoolers Team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado, seeks multiple candidates to study and develop novel cryogenic refrigerators. The Team focuses on energy efficiency and accessibility of refrigerators that cool to temperatures near 4 K, which are crucial for quantum sensing and quantum computing applications. They employ experimental, numerical, and analytical methods to advance new technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-efficiency compressors for cryogenic refrigerators (cryocoolers)
- Miniaturize cryocoolers operating near 4 K temperatures
- Research and implement reverse Brayton cycle and Claude cycle coolers for intermediate-scale 4 K cooling
- Investigate vibration and temperature-oscillation mitigation in low-temperature cryostats
- Contribute to the commercialization of recent and future cryocooler technologies
Requirements
- Completed (or soon to be completed) Ph.D. in engineering or physics with expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, or acoustics
- Preference given to postdoctoral candidates, who are expected to hold this position for at least three years
- Students pursuing doctoral degrees may also be considered
- Desired experience includes cryogenics or cryogenic refrigerators, but is not required
- Desired experience with manufacturing and operating complex experimental systems
Qualifications
Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Skills
Expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, or acoustics is essential. Experience with cryogenics or cryogenic refrigerators is desired, but not required.
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.
Pay
No specific pay information is provided in the job posting.
Schedule
No specific schedule information is provided in the job posting.
Contact
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Ryan Snodgrass, Cryocoolers Team Leader, at ryan.snodgrass@nist.gov.