Diamond Quantum Sensor Postdoc for HEP Experiments

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher focused on applied nitrogen-vacancy diamond quantum magnetometry for high-energy physics experiments. The role spans detector R&D, materials science, and quantum information science to develop and validate next-generation diamond membrane quantum sensors in multidisciplinary settings.

The successful candidate will synthesize and integrate sensors for photonic platforms, validating performance in laboratory and

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within last 0–5 years) in Physics, Astronomy, or Quantum Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and technique development.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and effective troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and integrate NV diamond sensors for quantum magnetometry in HEP experiments.
• Collaborate to design, synthesize, and characterize sensors for integrated microelectronic and photonic platforms.
• Validate sensor performance in lab and field testbeds and contribute to scalable, field-ready modules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and oral communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or Quantum Engineering

Tools

Nanofabrication

Microwave engineering

Hardware systems

Programming for data analysis

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher focused on applied nitrogen-vacancy diamond quantum magnetometry for high-energy physics experiments. The role spans detector R&D, materials science, and quantum information science to develop and validate next-generation diamond membrane quantum sensors in multidisciplinary settings.

The successful candidate will synthesize and integrate sensors for photonic platforms, validating performance in laboratory and