Nuclear Physicist - Quantum Noise

Jtec Consulting; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nuclear Physicist to support cutting-edge radiation effects modeling in College Park, Maryland. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will lead efforts in research and development while engaging in ongoing projects. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Physics or a related field, along with expertise in nuclear physics and quantum physics. You will be part of a team that values innovative approaches and clear communication, making significant contributions to advanced scientific research. Join this Veteran-Owned Small Business and make an impact in the field of nuclear physics!

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field preferred; Master's candidates considered.
• Nuclear physics expertise and experience with radiation effects modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support radiation effects modeling in a dynamic program environment.
• Lead technical efforts and provide guidance for future development.

Skills

Nuclear Physics

Quantum Physics

Analytic and Statistical Modeling

Communication Skills

Experimental Design

Research Program Management

Education

PhD in Physics

Master's Degree in Related Discipline

Tools

GEANT4

FLUKA

MCNP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nuclear Physicist - Quantum Noise
College Park, Maryland 20742

JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients’ most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of experience delivering a wide range of solutions to Air Force and DOD clients. We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Security Clearance Requirement: Current U.S. government clearance or U.S. citizen with eligibility to obtain a clearance

Location Note: On-Site
Relocation: Relo support will be considered for candidates outside the commuting area

Position description:

JTEC Consulting is seeking an excellent candidate for a Nuclear Physics position to support radiation effects modeling. This is an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge program environment.

Qualified candidates should have the ability to envision and articulate new areas of research, exploration, and avenues of novel approaches. This is a dynamic environment and requires team members to be comfortable with leading efforts, providing guidance, and transitioning those efforts for future development, while still monitoring and engaging in ongoing progress. The ability to function as a technical leader (non-supervisory) is strongly desired as is the ability to articulate concepts and work with clarity and professionalism.

Experience, education, and other requirements include (but are not limited to):

• Current U.S. government security clearance or eligibility to obtain a security clearance
• Availability to work on-site in Maryland
• PhD in Physics or related field preferred; qualified candidates with a master's degree in a related discipline will be considered
• Nuclear physics expertise to support radiation effects modeling including:
  • Experience in the principles of particle and radiation detection
  • Experience with particle transport code(s), e.g. GEANT4, FLUKA, MCNP
  • Experience performing analytic and statistical modeling on large data sets
  • Experience with cryogenic particle detectors
  • A background in high-precision measurements
  • A working knowledge of superconductivity and basic low-temperature physics
  • Demonstrated success in experimental design and research program management
• Related experience and research in the following areas:
  • Quantum physics focused on experiments versus theory
  • Appreciation and understanding of quantum noise
  • Experience in one or more of these areas:
  • Quantum dots
  • Spin qubits (Loss-DiVincenzo qubits, singlet triplet qubits, silicon based)
  • Superconducting qubits (transmon, fluxonium)
  • Trapped ion qubits
  • Neutral atoms qubits
  • NV centers and color centers
  • Decoherence
  • Quantum error correction
  • Markovian and non-Markovian noise
  • Pulse shaping
• At least one publication in a related subject
• Expertise in quantum information theory preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment
• Ability to write concisely
• Ability to accurately convey technical and scientific issues to people with varying levels of expertise
• Proficiency working across the Microsoft Office Suite

JTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary:
JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates' related experience during the evaluation process and align those criteria with candidates' desired salary. All qualified candidates will be considered.