Quantum Experimentalist (Postdoc) — Superconducting Qubits

Berkeley Lab; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,271 - 89,570; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Vacation and sick time

Parental bonding leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Quantum Experimentalist Postdoctoral Fellow to join their Quantum Information Science and Technology Group. This role focuses on designing and testing superconducting quantum processors and mentoring student researchers. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience in quantum information science.

Benefits include exceptional health and retirement packages, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience independently planning and completing projects.
• Relevant publication record and demonstration of proficient written and verbal presentation of scientific results.
• Knowledge of quantum information science related to responsibilities/research.

Responsibilities

• Design and test novel superconducting device components compatible with quantum processors.
• Conduct experiments using superconducting quantum processors for quantum information.
• Develop scalable calibration methodologies for quantum operations.
• Troubleshoot noise processes on quantum hardware.

Skills

Independent project planning

Publication record

Knowledge of quantum information science

Python programming

Education

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

Tools

Dilution refrigerator operation

Job description

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Quantum Experimentalist Postdoctoral Fellow to join their Quantum Information Science and Technology Group. This role focuses on designing and testing superconducting quantum processors and mentoring student researchers. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience in quantum information science.

Benefits include exceptional health and retirement packages, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture.