Lead, Applied Quantum Technologies Group

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a senior scientist to lead the Applied Quantum Technologies group within the Quantum Information Science Section. The role oversees a world-class research group, guiding the science agenda, securing funding, and mentoring staff to advance quantum information technologies.

The successful candidate will coordinate with other divisions, develop new research directions, and represent the group in external forums, while building partnerships with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with minimum 6 years of relevant experience in physics, optics, CS, electrical engineering or field related to quantum information science.
• Demonstrated understanding of experimental Physics Research tasks.
• Experience leading R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high quality research in applied quantum technologies.
• Collaborate with multiple divisions to provide a unified vision and execution plan for experimental quantum sensing and computing networks.
• Mentor early career researchers, postdocs, and students; develop program funding and new research directions.

Skills

Leading R&D teams

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration across divisions

Education

Ph.D. in physics/optics/CS/EE (quantum info)

M.S. with 12+ years in related field

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a senior scientist to lead the Applied Quantum Technologies group within the Quantum Information Science Section. The role oversees a world-class research group, guiding the science agenda, securing funding, and mentoring staff to advance quantum information technologies.

The successful candidate will coordinate with other divisions, develop new research directions, and represent the group in external forums, while building partnerships with