Associate Research Scientist (PREP0004161)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Career development support

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a PREP Research Associate to conduct advanced experiments in quantum optics and networking. Candidates should have a PhD in Physics and significant experimental experience, capable of developing quantum optical setups.

The role includes publishing research findings and contributing to knowledge through presentations. The university offers a comprehensive rewards package to support employee health and career development.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Physics with 3+ years of relevant experimental experience.
• Ability to build complex quantum optical experiments.
• Expertise in polarized light transmission at quantum levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for phase/polarization recovery for quantum networks.
• Conduct advanced quantum optics and networking experiments.
• Publish research results and present findings at meetings.

Skills

Quantum Optics

Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Information Systems

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

PhD degree in Physics

Job description

PREP Research Associate

Overview

The Information Technology Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking qualified candidates for the position of research physicist. The position will be for performing advanced quantum optical experiments within the Quantum Information Groups (QIG) Quantum Communication and Networking Project. The researcher will be tasked with independently developing and implementing the phase/polarization stabilization and recovery processes compatible with optical fiber-based quantum networks in very challenging conditions such as long distance, lossy and noisy aerial fibers. The researcher will also be tasked with implementing Hong‑Ou‑Mandel (HOM) experiments across quantum network nodes for entanglement distribution along with the required node synchronization over the network. US citizenship is preferred.

Duties

• Independently develop processes for phase and polarization recovery compatible with optical fiber-based quantum networks in very challenging conditions.
• Perform advanced quantum optics and quantum networking experiments.
• Produce high‑quality publications based on research and results and present them at internal and external meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is preferred.
• A PhD degree in Physics with 3 or more years of relevant experimental experience.
• Expertise in Quantum Optics, Quantum Mechanics, and Quantum Information Systems (QIS) including a fundamental understanding of the mechanics of polarized light transmission through optical fibers at the classical and single photon level.
• Ability to build complex and extensive quantum optical experiments.
• Ability to develop deployable tools needed for advanced quantum networking experiments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong presentation skills.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors including the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education and training, and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found at https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.

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