Postdoctoral Research Associate – Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID)

N.C. A&T; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) research within the Quantum Computing Cluster. The role spans quantum materials, nanoscale devices, and quantum sensing, with responsibilities in fabrication, characterization, simulation, and data analytics.

You will collaborate across research clusters, publish findings, contribute to reports and proposals, and mentor Ph.D. and undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nanoengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Quantum Information Science, Applied Science, or closely related discipline.
• U.S. citizenship at the time of appointment per Accelerate- DAQ eligibility requirements.
• Evidence of scholarly publications, independent research ability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective oral/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support DoW Accelerate- DAQ Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) research across quantum materials, devices, sensing, and edge hardware.
• Publish in peer-reviewed venues and contribute to technical reports, IP, and federal proposals.
• Mentor Ph.D. and undergraduate Research Champions and participate in workshops and capacity-building activities.

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID)

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support DoW Accelerate- DAQ Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID ) research within the Quantum Computing Cluster ( QCC ). Research will span quantum-relevant materials and nanoscale devices; advanced/quantum sensing; secure electronic and sensing readout; hybrid quantum-classical approaches; and fault-aware hardware for edge applications. The associate will develop and evaluate materials, devices, models, test structures, or sensing prototypes using nanofabrication, electrical and materials characterization, simulation, AI/ML, and data analytics as appropriate. The associate will collaborate across Accelerate- DAQ research clusters; publish in peer-reviewed venues; contribute to technical reports, intellectual property, and federal proposals; mentor Ph.D. and undergraduate Research Champions; and participate in workshops and research-capacity development. Expected outputs include publications, validated proof-of-concept demonstrations, competitive proposals, reproducible research datasets, and trained student researchers.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A&T State University is a public land-grant research university. The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering ( JSNN ) brings together interdisciplinary education, research, and shared infrastructure for nanoscale materials, fabrication, characterization, and device development. Within JSNN , Nanoengineering supports research on quantum-relevant materials, electronic and sensing devices, semiconductor/nanofabrication technologies, and integrated nanosystems. The position contributes to the university-wide DoW Accelerate- DAQ initiative and its Quantum Computing Cluster ( QCC ), linking quantum materials and sensing to secure electronic/readout systems, AI-enabled analysis, and defense-relevant applications. The research associate will collaborate with JSNN faculty, students, shared research facilities, and complementary Accelerate- DAQ research teams.

Earned Ph.D. in Nanoengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Quantum Information Science, Applied Science, or a closely related discipline. U.S. citizenship at the time of appointment is required under the stated Accelerate- DAQ program eligibility requirements. Demonstrated research expertise in at least one of: quantum materials/devices; semiconductor or nanoscale fabrication and characterization; advanced/quantum sensing; hybrid quantum-classical systems; RF/electromagnetic sensing or electronics; embedded/edge computing; hardware reliability; or AI/ML for materials, devices, sensing, or quantum systems. Evidence of scholarly publications, independent research ability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective oral/written communication.

All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred experience includes 2D or wide-bandgap materials; superconducting or other quantum-relevant materials/devices; nanofabrication and device integration; electrical, low-noise, or cryogenic characterization; spectroscopy and microscopy; sensing or secure readout electronics; embedded/ FPGA systems; simulation, digital twins, and AI-guided materials/device optimization. Experience integrating hardware and data analytics, preparing federal proposals (DoW, DOE , NSF or similar), publishing peer-reviewed research, and mentoring student researchers is desirable.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Postdoctoral Research Associate – Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID)

Position Number

Position Number 007867

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range $65,783 - $70,000

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length 08/30/2031

Organizational Division

Organizational Location

Organizational Location JSNN

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit JSNN Clean Room

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3256

Open Date

Open Date 10/29/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search 12/04/2026

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 12/01/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Research Statement
• Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Letter of Interest
• Other Document

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