Postdoc: Quantum Photonics & Sensing

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Retirement plan

Flexible work hours

On-site fitness

Job summary

UT-Battelle, operator of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, seeks a researcher to advance quantum integrated photonics and quantum sensing projects addressing national challenges.

Applicants must hold a PhD in physics or a related field completed within the last five years, demonstrate excellent written and oral communication, and be capable of working independently and in collaborative teams across the laboratory.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field completed within the last 5 years.
• Experience in quantum optics or quantum information science preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new and ongoing research on quantum integrated photonics.
• Formulate novel quantum sensing solutions to problems of national interest and support the research and development necessary for the practical implementation of those solutions
• Interpret, report, and present research concepts and results to national audiences at all levels
• Write peer-reviewed papers and technical reports for internal and external release and represent the organization by giving technical presentations in large public forums
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Job description

UT-Battelle, operator of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, seeks a researcher to advance quantum integrated photonics and quantum sensing projects addressing national challenges.

Applicants must hold a PhD in physics or a related field completed within the last five years, demonstrate excellent written and oral communication, and be capable of working independently and in collaborative teams across the laboratory.