This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.
Research Title:
Development of quantum networking devices and systems and implementing advanced quantum experiments.
The work will entail:
The position will be a senior research physicist performing advanced quantum optical experiments. The position requires the development of novel quantum optical devices, systems and tools that will be deployed in challenging field experiments. These devices, systems and tools include single photon sources and converter devices developed from nanophotonic integrated optics devices based on novel materials such as silicon carbide; entangled photon pair sources based on a range of quantum technologies; high-performance single photon detector systems based on cryogenically cooled superconducting nanowires and more. Field experiments include distributing entanglement over long distances with high timing precision and high fidelity; implementing various entanglement distribution schemes including polarization and time-bin; advanced quantum related metrology based on quantum or single photon processes.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Department of Commerce background check for facility access.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Conceptualizing novel and useful quantum optical research ideas and associated experiments.
- Developing devices and systems for use in quantum optical and QIS related experiments.
- Performing advanced quantum optics and quantum networking field experiments.
- Presenting results at internal and external meetings and conferences.
- Producing high-quality publications based on research and results.
- Ensuring that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Department of Commerce background check for facility access.
- A PhD degree in Physics or related field.
- 3 or more years of relevant experimental experience.
- Expertise in Quantum Optics, Quantum mechanics and Quantum Information Systems (QIS).
- Ability to build complex and extensive quantum optical experiments.
- Ability to develop prototypes and deployable tools used in advanced quantum field experiments.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and strong presentation skills.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.