Experimental Physicist

Applied Physics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible work hours

Opportunities for growth and career development

Job summary

A leading research organization in Los Angeles is seeking an Experimental Physicist to lead innovative research in open quantum systems and superconducting materials. You will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, contributing to the design and fabrication of novel quantum devices. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in relevant fields and possesses expertise in circuit quantum electrodynamics. This role offers competitive salary, flexible hours, and professional growth opportunities within a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, quantum optics, quantum information or equivalent education.
• Advanced knowledge in circuit quantum electrodynamics and quantum control theory.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent research.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to design, simulate and fabricate high-temperature superconducting materials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop advanced applications.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and participate in conferences.

Skills

Open quantum system dynamics

Quantum information

Quantum emulation with superconducting circuits

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Education

PhD in physics, quantum optics, quantum information or equivalent

Tools

Aluminum Josephson based circuits

Electron beam lithography

In-situ tip-tilt electron beam evaporation

Job description

Applied Physics is seeking an Experimental Physicist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in open quantum system dynamics, quantum information, and quantum emulation with superconducting circuits. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the efforts of designing, simulating, fabricating, characterizing, and controlling high temperature superconducting materials for new novel applications.

Qualifications:

• PhD in physics, quantum optics, quantum information or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Advanced knowledge in circuit quantum electrodynamics and quantum control theory
• Experience in the methods and toolsets for aluminum Josephson based circuits such as in-situ tip-tilt electron beam evaporation with the Dolan or Bridge-free techniques, as well as electron beam lithography of nanoscale-sized circuits
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Developed and presented scientific and technical research proposals and reports
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent research.

• Lead and oversee the efforts to design, simulate and fabricate a novel high-temperature high temperature superconducting material
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists to develop next-generation advanced applications of superconducting quantum devices
• Publish research results in external peer-reviewed scientific journals and participate in domestic/international conferences
• Lead independent, complementary research efforts and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible work hours, and opportunities for growth and career development. Join our dynamic and passionate team and help us make a positive impact on the world.

If you are a talented, motivated, and empathetic individual who shares our passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to work with our team at Applied Physics. Applied Physics is an equal opportunity employer.