NIST PREP Postdoc Associate in Developing Novel Photonic Hardware for Quantum Measurement and Super 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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About the Role
You will conduct postdoctoral research on novel photonic hardware for quantum measurement and super intelligence. You may focus on integrated superconducting single-photon detectors or free-space optical hardware for neural-network operations. You will design, model, fabricate, operate, and characterize experimental systems; write Python for data acquisition and analysis; document work; and communicate results through presentations and peer-reviewed papers.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in applied physics, electrical engineering, optics/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.
- Relevant experience in integrated photonics, superconducting devices, nanofabrication, cryogenic measurements, free-space optics, optical system design, analog or mixed-signal electronics, computational imaging, or photonic/neuromorphic computing.
- U.S. citizenship preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop physical hardware and experimental systems across device and system design, modeling, fabrication, optical experiments, electronics, control, and data analysis.
- Write Python code for data acquisition and analysis.
- Construct and operate experimental hardware, including laser optical systems, integrated photonics, cryogenics, and analog or mixed-signal electronics.
- Document results and procedures in lab books, manuals, operating procedures, and technical reports.
- Communicate results to NIST stakeholders through conference presentations and peer-reviewed papers.