Senior Quantum Information Processing Physicist

Duties

• Carry out a wide range of experimental investigations on quantum information processing using trapped atomic ions.
• Help to set overall research direction for the group's scientific efforts in trapped ion quantum information processing.
• Conceive and implement scientific research goals using trapped ion apparatus, including experimental conception and design, data taking, data analysis.

Qualifications

• BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • A degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics; OR
    • Courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
      • In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST.)
        • Experience with trapped atomic ions for quantum information processing and quantum sensing.
          • Experience with lasers, optics, and ultra-high vacuum systems.
            • Experience mentoring students on scientific research projects.

  Additional Requirements

  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).