Postdoc: Quantum Materials for Superconducting Qubits

Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG); Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Vacation, holiday, and sick time

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

WorkFlex options

Job summary

Ames National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct experimental studies of superconducting and magnetic quantum materials, with a focus on thin films, interfaces, and heterostructures. The role involves developing advanced magneto-sensing techniques and applying quantum information science concepts to understand decoherence mechanisms in superconducting qubits.

Collaboration across condensed-matter physics, materials science, and quantum information science is

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a closely related field with substantial experimental work.
• Strong background in superconductivity, magnetism, and quantum materials is preferred.
• Experience with low-temperature techniques, cryogenic systems, and precision measurements is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research on superconducting and magnetic quantum materials, focusing on thin films and interfaces.
• Develop and optimize measurement techniques, including tunnel-diode resonators and magneto-optical imaging.
• Plan, execute, and analyze experiments, and perform numerical calculations or simulations when needed.
• Collaborate across condensed-matter physics, materials science, and quantum information science; communicate results effectively.

Skills

Quantum materials

Cryogenic techniques

Low-temperature measurements

Experiment planning

Data analysis

Education

PhD in experimental condensed-matter physics

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Origin

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Ames National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct experimental studies of superconducting and magnetic quantum materials, with a focus on thin films, interfaces, and heterostructures. The role involves developing advanced magneto-sensing techniques and applying quantum information science concepts to understand decoherence mechanisms in superconducting qubits.

Collaboration across condensed-matter physics, materials science, and quantum information science is