Senior Quantum Information Scientist — Trapped-Ion QIP

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder seeks a Senior Quantum Information Processing Physicist to lead experimental work in trapped-ion quantum information processing and help shape the scientific direction of the Time & Frequency Division.

Applicants should hold a physics degree with relevant coursework and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including work with trapped ions, lasers/optics, and mentoring student researchers.

Qualifications

• Experience with trapped atomic ions for quantum information processing and quantum sensing.
• Experience with lasers, optics, and ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Experience mentoring students on scientific research projects.

Skills

Trapped ions

Lasers

Optics

Quantum information

Education

Physics degree with physics coursework

Job description

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder seeks a Senior Quantum Information Processing Physicist to lead experimental work in trapped-ion quantum information processing and help shape the scientific direction of the Time & Frequency Division.

Applicants should hold a physics degree with relevant coursework and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including work with trapped ions, lasers/optics, and mentoring student researchers.