Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0003891)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 75,279 - 78,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a PREP Research Associate for quantum transduction research. Applicants should have a Doctoral degree in Physics and expertise in spectroscopy, nanofabrication techniques, and experience with optical measurement. Responsibilities include designing GHz frequency acoustic resonators and analyzing quantum optical systems in a collaborative environment. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $6,745.50 to $6,995.33 and various benefits to support health and career development.

Qualifications

• Expertise in spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures.
• Experience running state-of-the-art nanofabrication tools.
• Experience in cryogenic measurements at liquid helium temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct GHz frequency acoustic resonators in Gallium Arsenide.
• Analyze and interpret microwave and optical characteristics.
• Prepare and review journal publications on quantum optics.

Skills

Spectroscopy on optical two-level systems

Doctoral degree in Physics

Experience with MATLAB or Python

Nanofabrication tools maintenance

Cryogenic measurement experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Physics or closely related field

Tools

Molecular Beam Epitaxy

Finite-element simulation software

Job description

Overview

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world‑class academic divisions working together as one university. The position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.

Salary

$6,745.50 - $6,995.33

Job Title

PREP Research Associate – Quantum Transduction Postdoctoral Fellow

Responsibilities

• Design and construct GHz frequency acoustic resonators in Gallium Arsenide.
• Precision spectroscopy of Indium Arsenide quantum dots (QDs) embedded in acoustic resonators.
• Epitaxial growth and nanofabrication of QD hybrid quantum systems.
• Analyze and interpret microwave and optical characteristics of the hybrid microwave/optical system.
• Work as a member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Provide technical input to research problems that have been recognized as critical obstacles to progress in areas of exceptional interest.
• Prepare and review journal publications, contributing important advancements to quantum optics, quantum networking, optical communications, and optical measurement techniques.
• Attend research conferences and present technical results.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physics or closely related field.
• Expertise in spectroscopy on optical two‑level systems at cryogenic temperatures, with specific emphasis on the resonance‑fluorescence method.
• Expertise in growth of compound semiconductors using Molecular Beam Epitaxy.
• Experience running and maintaining state‑of‑the‑art nanofabrication tools.
• Experience with optical measurement techniques such as coherent detection, confocal microscopy, laser diagnostics, noise characterization, and statistical optics.
• Experience in cryogenic measurements at liquid helium temperatures.
• Experience in finite‑element simulation of semiconductor electro‑mechanical devices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to code with MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with maintaining and running a dilution refrigerator.

Benefits

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career, and retirement. More information can be found at https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Students and faculty at the School of Medicine (SOM) must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid‑19‑vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health‑safety/covid‑vaccination‑information/.