Postdoc: Quantum Sensing with Superconducting Qubits

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory’s Center for Nanoscale Materials seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance superconducting qubits and circuits for quantum sensing. You will design, fabricate, and characterize transmon devices, with measurements in a millikelvin dilution refrigerator, collaborating with CNM, Argonne colleagues, and partner institutions.

A recent PhD in experimental physics, physics or engineering and strong communication and teamwork skills are required; experience with qubit

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in experimental physics, physics, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Background in quantum experiments, including qubit control and entanglement.
• Understanding of quantum coherence.
• Expertise in quantum device design, fabrication, and characterization.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted measurements.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and characterize superconducting qubits and related devices.
• Perform measurements in a millikelvin dilution refrigerator.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on quantum sensing experiments.
• Explore AI-assisted measurements to improve qubit performance and operation.
• Contribute to CNM facilities utilization and low-temperature quantum experiments.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaborative research

Quantum experiments background

Qubit control & entanglement

Quantum coherence understanding

Quantum device design/fabrication/char

AI-assisted measurements familiarity

Education

PhD in experimental physics/engineering

Tools

Dilution refrigerator operation

Cryogenic measurement techniques

Microwave/optical instrumentation

Cryogenic instrumentation

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory’s Center for Nanoscale Materials seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance superconducting qubits and circuits for quantum sensing. You will design, fabricate, and characterize transmon devices, with measurements in a millikelvin dilution refrigerator, collaborating with CNM, Argonne colleagues, and partner institutions.

A recent PhD in experimental physics, physics or engineering and strong communication and teamwork skills are required; experience with qubit