Postdoc: Quantum Photonics for Trapped-Ion QC

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Generous vacation

Learning opportunities

401k

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in photonics applied to quantum systems, with emphasis on trapped ion quantum computing. The appointed researcher will join a multidisciplinary team advancing photonic components, integrated devices, and experimental platforms for scalable quantum computing.

Candidates will design and test photonic circuits, collaborate with theorists, analyze data, and present findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field conferred within 5 years of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize photonic devices and integrated photonic circuits for quantum computing.
• Develop and implement experimental protocols for photonic quantum information processing and trapped ion quantum computing.
• Collaborate with theorists and experimentalists to optimize quantum system performance and scalability.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to publications in high-impact journals.
• Present research progress at internal meetings and external conferences.

Skills

Experimental experience

Laser optics

Programming for experimental control

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Tools

Lasers

Vacuum systems

Cryogenics

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in photonics applied to quantum systems, with emphasis on trapped ion quantum computing. The appointed researcher will join a multidisciplinary team advancing photonic components, integrated devices, and experimental platforms for scalable quantum computing.

Candidates will design and test photonic circuits, collaborate with theorists, analyze data, and present findings at conferences.