Postdoc in Quantum Materials & Superconductivity

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames National Laboratory, part of Iowa State University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct experimental studies on superconducting and magnetic quantum materials. The project focuses on thin films, interfaces, and heterostructures, exploring superconducting order, quasiparticles, and decoherence in superconducting quantum circuits such as transmon qubits.

The successful candidate will learn and develop custom techniques, perform measurements at cryogenic

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in experimental condensed-matter physics, materials physics, applied physics, or closely related field.
• Experience with low-temperature experiments, cryogenic systems, vacuum equipment, and precision measurements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and analyze experiments on superconducting and magnetic quantum materials.
• Develop and optimize techniques for thin and ultrathin films, interfaces and heterostructures.
• Communicate results across condensed-matter physics, materials science and quantum information science.

Skills

Low-temperature techniques

Precision measurements

Scientific programming

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

X-ray/neutron scattering

Education

Ph.D. in experimental condensed-matter physics

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Origin

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Ames National Laboratory, part of Iowa State University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct experimental studies on superconducting and magnetic quantum materials. The project focuses on thin films, interfaces, and heterostructures, exploring superconducting order, quasiparticles, and decoherence in superconducting quantum circuits such as transmon qubits.

The successful candidate will learn and develop custom techniques, perform measurements at cryogenic