Quantum Information Postdoc: Trapped-Ion Experiments

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a PREP Research Associate to engage in collaborative scientific research with the National Institute of Standards (NIST). Candidates will work on quantum information processing using mixed species trapped ions and will be responsible for upgrading apparatus and implementing experiments.

A PhD in physics is required, along with experience in atomic physics and a strong understanding of laser technologies. This role offers the opportunity to present research findings in journals and at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics or equivalent degree from a foreign university.
• Experience in experimental design and execution of experimental work in an atomic physics laboratory.
• Good understanding of laser technology and nonlinear frequency conversion.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to upgrade existing apparatus.
• Plan and build new parts of the apparatus.
• Implement and evaluate experiments.
• Disseminate results through publications and presentations.

Skills

Experimental design

Laser technology

Nonlinear frequency conversion

Education

PhD in physics or equivalent

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is seeking a PREP Research Associate to engage in collaborative scientific research with the National Institute of Standards (NIST). Candidates will work on quantum information processing using mixed species trapped ions and will be responsible for upgrading apparatus and implementing experiments.

A PhD in physics is required, along with experience in atomic physics and a strong understanding of laser technologies. This role offers the opportunity to present research findings in journals and at conferences.