NIST PREP Postdoc Associate in Developing Novel Photonic Hardware for Quantum Measurement and Artificial Intelligence
SURA is a nonprofit consortium of 57 member universities that advances collaborative scientific research and education, operates research programs and staffing initiatives, and participates in operating Jefferson Lab through the SURATech joint venture.
About Southeastern Universities Research Association
Established in 1980 to pursue construction and operation of the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility, SURA now supports large-scale scientific collaboration, talent development, space-science programs, NIST research opportunities, and the operation of Jefferson Lab through SURATech with Virginia Tech.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will develop photonic hardware and experimental systems for quantum measurement or optical artificial intelligence. You will design, model, fabricate, operate, and characterize devices and optical systems; write Python for data acquisition and analysis; document procedures; and present technical results.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics or Photonics, Quantum Science and Engineering, or a related field received within the last five years
- Laboratory experience
- Python programming knowledge
- Dedication to safe operation of laboratory equipment
Responsibilities
- Develop physical hardware and experimental systems
- Design, model, and fabricate devices and systems
- Write Python code for data acquisition and analysis
- Construct and operate laser optical systems, integrated photonics, cryogenics, and electronics
- Document results and procedures
- Communicate results through conference presentations and peer-reviewed papers