Quantum Research Associate: Experimental AMO & Optics

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 69,800 - 92,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account

Paid time-off

Life insurance

Short and Long-term disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois is seeking a Research Associate for the Quantum Division, focusing on cutting-edge research in quantum technologies. The ideal candidate will possess experimental expertise in AMO or quantum-sensing and have strong problem-solving skills.

This onsite role offers various perks including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement benefits, fostering an environment for scientific innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD completion or expected completion within the current calendar year.
• Ability to design measurements and turn scientific questions into actionable plans.
• Experience analyzing complex laboratory experiments with cold atoms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to overall mission of the Laboratory.
• Perform duties assigned by supervisor.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experimental AMO or quantum-sensing expertise

Independent experimental problem solving

Scientific communication

Laser cooling or atom interferometry experience

Scientific computing

Simulation and statistical analysis

Education

Completion of PhD or expected to complete within the current calendar year

Tools

Python

C++

Julia

UNIX/Linux

Git

Job description

Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois is seeking a Research Associate for the Quantum Division, focusing on cutting-edge research in quantum technologies. The ideal candidate will possess experimental expertise in AMO or quantum-sensing and have strong problem-solving skills.

This onsite role offers various perks including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement benefits, fostering an environment for scientific innovation and collaboration.