Postdoc: Quantum Materials for Scalable Qubits

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory's Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) at BNL seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance materials for superconducting qubits and circuits, focusing on scalability of quantum information systems. You will join a cross-disciplinary team to develop new materials for superconducting qubits and connect materials characterization to device performance.

The work includes thin film synthesis, device fabrication and low-temperature electrical

Qualifications

• PhD in an experimental physical science or engineering field within the past five years, or to be completed prior to the starting date.
• Experience with thin film synthesis by vapor deposition.
• Familiarity with X-ray spectroscopy/scattering/diffraction methods (XPS/PES, XAS, XRD).
• Clear presentation of results in scientific papers and seminars.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize superconducting thin films and microfabricate quantum devices to advance low-loss, scalable qubit technologies.
• Investigate superconducting materials using advanced characterization techniques to identify and mitigate defects that cause decoherence.
• Perform low-temperature electrical characterization and benchmarking of quantum devices with cryogenic facilities.
• Correlate synthesis, processing and characterization with device performance to guide materials optimization.
• Collaborate with researchers across the C2QA partnership and disseminate results through publications and conferences.

Skills

Thin film synthesis

X-ray spectroscopy

X-ray scattering

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in experimental physical science or engineering

Tools

Vapor deposition

XPS/PES

XAS

XRD

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory's Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) at BNL seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance materials for superconducting qubits and circuits, focusing on scalability of quantum information systems. You will join a cross-disciplinary team to develop new materials for superconducting qubits and connect materials characterization to device performance.

The work includes thin film synthesis, device fabrication and low-temperature electrical