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

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance DoW Accelerate-DAQ Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) research within the Quantum Computing Cluster. The role spans quantum materials, nanoscale devices, sensing, AI/ML, and data analytics, with collaboration across JSNN and accelerators.

The successful candidate will publish results, contribute to reports and proposals, mentor students, and support demonstrations and capacity-building efforts

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a nanoengineering/related field; U.S. citizenship at appointment time.
• Scholarly publications and independent research ability evident.
• Experience across quantum materials/devices or related areas is expected.

Responsibilities

• Publish in peer-reviewed venues and contribute to reports and proposals.
• Mentor Ph.D. and undergraduate researchers and collaborate across clusters.
• Develop materials, devices, models or prototypes using nanofabrication and characterization.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Team mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Nanoengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Quantum Information Science, Applied Science, or related field

Tools

FPGA systems

Cryogenic characterization

Nanofabrication

AI/ML for materials

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

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 ). Researchwill span quantum-relevant materials and nanoscale devices;advanced/quantum sensing; secure electronic and sensing readout;hybrid quantum-classical approaches; and fault-aware hardware foredge applications. The associate will develop and evaluatematerials, devices, models, test structures, or sensing prototypesusing nanofabrication, electrical and materials characterization,simulation, AI/ML, and data analytics as appropriate. The associatewill collaborate across Accelerate- DAQ research clusters; publishin peer-reviewed venues; contribute to technical reports,intellectual property, and federal proposals; mentor Ph.D. andundergraduate Research Champions; and participate in workshops andresearch-capacity development. Expected outputs includepublications, validated proof-of-concept demonstrations,competitive proposals, reproducible research datasets, and trainedstudent 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement Eligibility

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

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

Position Number

007867

Recruitment Salary Range

$65,783 - $70,000

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

08/30/2031

Organizational Division

Nanoengineering

Organizational Location

JSNN

Organizational Unit

JSNN Clean Room

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3256

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

12/04/2026

Date Position Available

12/01/2026

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Application Requirements and Policies

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity 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.