Postdoctoral Appointee – Single Electron Qubits (NST)

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 postdoctoral researchers to advance single electron qubits on solid neon. You will design devices, fabricate them in CNM cleanrooms, and characterize them in dedicated quantum labs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of CNM and Argonne scientists and external partners.

The role emphasizes experimental physics, nanofabrication, and quantum information science, with opportunities to work on low-temperature

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in experimental physics, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in experimental physics/engineering, nanofabrication, quantum information science, and microwave/superconducting device characterization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design single electron qubit devices.
• Fabricate devices in CNM cleanroom and characterize them in CNM quantum labs.
• Collaborate with CNM and Argonne scientists and external collaborators.

Skills

Experimental physics

Nanofabrication

Quantum information

Microwave measurements

Superconducting devices

Education

PhD in experimental physics or related field

Job description

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking postdoctoral researchers to work on the development of single electron on solid neon qubits. The project aims to substantially advance this new qubit platform by realizing high-fidelity two-qubit gates. The postdoc will design single electron qubit devices, fabricate them in CNM cleanroom, and characterize them in CNM quantum labs. The postdoc will work with other team members and collaborators to study quantum physics and perform local quantum experiments. The successful candidate will be part of a highly collaborative team and actively interact with CNM and Argonne scientists as well as external collaborators.

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field of experimental physics, engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience in experimental physics/engineering, nanofabrication, quantum information science, and/or microwave and superconducting device characterization and measurement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in superconducting devices, nanofabrication, and low-temperature experiments
• Experience with electron qubit design, fabrication, and measurement
• Experience with superconducting qubits
• Experience with dilution refrigerator operation and cryogenic experiments

Application Materials

• CV/Resume
• Unofficial Ph.D. transcripts
• Copy of Ph.D. diploma (if degree has already been awarded)

Job Family: Postdoctoral

Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!

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