Senior Chip-Scale Optical Clock Research Physicist

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invites applications for a Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist in the Time & Frequency Division. The role focuses on leading research in chip-scale optical clocks, microfabricated frequency references, and compact atomic sensor technologies.

You will work within NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory, in the Atomic Devices and Instrumentation Group, developing compact, low-power quantum sensors using precision spectroscopy and

Qualifications

• Degree in physics or related field with at least 24 semester hours in physics.
• Courses must include general physics and any two of electricity & magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, or sound.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent fundamental research on chip-scale optical clocks and micro-fabricated optical frequency references.
• Research atomic vapors, photonics, and microfabricated vapor cells with photonic waveguides.
• Use insight to advance chip-scale devices based on photonics and atomic ensembles.

Education

Physics degree with 24 semester hours in physics

Job description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invites applications for a Senior Atomic Clock Research Physicist in the Time & Frequency Division. The role focuses on leading research in chip-scale optical clocks, microfabricated frequency references, and compact atomic sensor technologies.

You will work within NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory, in the Atomic Devices and Instrumentation Group, developing compact, low-power quantum sensors using precision spectroscopy and