Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004018)

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Associate for quantum magnetometry research. The role involves technical work related to the NIST Professional Research Experience program, focusing on NV centers in diamond.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and at least 2 years of experience in related fields, including magnetic resonance and microscopy. Responsibilities include designing instrumentation, developing algorithms, and disseminating results.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in magnetic resonance/ODMR/EDMR of color center spins, including NV centers in diamond.

Responsibilities

• Designing and testing instrumentation for magnetic resonance sensing.
• Developing microscopy and sensor instrumentation with optical excitation.
• Employing Bayesian algorithms for measurement efficiency.

Skills

Magnetic resonance/ODMR/EDMR of color center spins

Confocal microscopy

Bayesian experimental design

Optical alignment

Single photon counting

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

Microwave electronics

Experimental design

Job description

Overview

PREP Research Associate. This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

Research Title: Research Physicist - Quantum magnetometry using photoelectrically detected magnetic resonance of NV centers in diamond. U.S. Citizen Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing, integrating, testing, and operating instrumentation for performing optically detected and photoelectrically detected magnetic resonance sensing of diamond NV centers.
• Develop scanning confocal microscopy, widefield microscopy, and bulk sensor instrumentation incorporating optical excitation and readout, electrical biasing, and microwave spin control.
• Developing new and employing existing Bayesian algorithms for measurement efficiency and automation.
• Numerical modelling of spin resonance dynamics for sensor development.
• Presenting results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
• Ensuring that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in magnetic resonance/ODMR/EDMR of color center spins, including NV centers in diamond.
• Experience with confocal microscopy, lasers, optical alignment, single photon counting, microwave electronics, and experimental design.
• Familiarity with Bayesian experimental design and programming instrumental control.
• Team-oriented and goal-driven, with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present research clearly and effectively.

Legal and Compliance

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