Nonlinear Optical Cavities for Quantum Networks

ORAU; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in Adelphi, MD, focusing on nonlinear optical cavities for quantum networks. Candidates must have a PhD in physics or engineering and programming experience in MATLAB. The role involves designing and characterizing experiments and offers collaboration opportunities with MIT and other institutions. U.S. Citizenship is required. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Dashiell Vitullo with a CV.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or engineering with a focus on quantum optics or photonics.
• Must have programming experience, preferably in MATLAB.
• Experience in optical pulse shaping and photonic circuits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project on nonlinear optical cavities.
• Design and characterize experiments for quantum networks.
• Collaborate closely with MIT and other institutions.

Skills

Programming experience in MATLAB

Background in quantum optics

Experience with optical pulse shaping

Education

PhD in physics or engineering

Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months

Tools

Photonic integrated circuits

Photonic crystal cavities

Job description

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted in Zintellect.

Organization

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

Reference Code

ARL-R-CISD-300134-NCCS

A complete application includes

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • List relevant coursework and lab experience as well as all papers, presentations, or publications you may have authored or co-authored. Include any reprints or abstracts if they are available.
• Three Reference Forms
  • An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the on-online application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
  • References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable)
• Transcripts
  • Transcript verifying receipt of degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or technical institute. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable
• Research Proposal
  • Research topic should relate to a specific opportunity at ARL
  • The objective of the research topic should be clear and have a defined outcome
  • Explain the direction you plan to pursue
  • Include expected period for completing the study
  • Include a brief background such as preparation and motivation for the research

References of published efforts may be used to improve the proposal

Description

About the Research

A postdoctoral fellowship is open for an experimental physicist within the Computational and Information Science Directorate (Network Science Division) of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Suitable candidates should have a PhD in physics or engineering with a background in quantum optics, integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, or optical cavities.

The fellow will lead a research project focused on the design, characterization, and experimental demonstration of nonlinear optical cavities suitable for controlling and manipulating light in quantum networks. Programming experience in MATLAB or a similar language is mandatory. Prior experience with optical pulse shaping, photonic integrated circuits, photonic crystal cavities, or sources/detectors for quantum light will be considered favorably.

The above project will be conducted in close collaboration with MIT, and offers plentiful opportunities for collaboration with other leading universities and government agencies. The primary research location will be the Adelphi Laboratory Center in Adelphi, MD.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this project.

Interested candidates should email inquiries and a CV to Dr. Dashiell Vitullo <[e-mail]>.

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months
• Academic Level(s): Any academic level
• Discipline(s):
  • Engineering ( подбор списка всех под‑позиций исключим из уточненного списка, так как слишком длинный, но для сохранения контекста можно оставить общий пункт )
  • Physics
  • Age: Must be 18 years of age

Questions about this opportunity?

Please email [e-mail].

Point of Contact

ARL-RAP