Postdoctoral Appointee - Single Electron Qubits (NST)

Argonne National Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for postdoctoral researchers to advance single-electron on solid neon qubits. The project targets high-fidelity two-qubit gates and scalable quantum devices.

The successful candidate will design, fabricate in CNM's cleanroom, and characterize qubit prototypes, collaborating with CNM and Argonne scientists and external partners to push experimental quantum physics forward.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded or expected within 0–5 years in experimental physics, engineering, or closely related field
• Experience in experimental physics/engineering, nanofabrication, quantum information science, and microwave/superconducting device characterization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to uphold Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Design single-electron qubit devices
• Fabricate devices in CNM cleanroom
• Characterize devices in CNM quantum labs
• Collaborate with CNM and Argonne scientists and external partners
• Study quantum physics and perform local quantum experiments

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative research

Experimental physics/engineering

Teamwork

Education

PhD in experimental physics or related field

Tools

Nanofabrication equipment

Cryogenic measurement tools

Qubit device characterization equipment

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

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.

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