Nuclear Physicist - Quantum Noise

JTEC Consulting LLC; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Nuclear Physicist to join their innovative team in College Park, Maryland. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research focused on radiation effects modeling. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Physics or a related field and have a strong background in nuclear physics, particle detection, and quantum information theory. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, leading technical efforts while articulating complex concepts clearly. If you're passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and making a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field preferred; master's degree considered.
• Nuclear physics expertise to support radiation effects modeling.
• Experience with particle transport codes and statistical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support radiation effects modeling in a cutting-edge program environment.
• Lead technical efforts and provide guidance in a dynamic team.
• Communicate technical issues effectively to diverse audiences.

Skills

Nuclear physics expertise

Analytic and statistical modeling

Communication skills

Research program management

Quantum information theory

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Master's degree in a 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

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.