Experimental R&D AMO Physicist

PhD completed prior to starting
Minimum 4+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, qubits, atomic physics, precision spectroscopy, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, cryogenics, or laser
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People’s Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)

You will apply previous experience in experimental laboratory research to design, develop, verify, and deploy quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
You will work alongside teams of scientists and engineers to bring new concepts to life.
You will be responsible for working in a research lab environment to collect data on system performance and characterizing device characteristics.
You will perform design trade studies and analysis.
You will present scientific results at conferences or in publications.

Experience with design or operation of a device for quantum information processing
Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms
Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
Experience programming experimental control systems for data collection, signal processing, and data analysis
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and a results-oriented mindset
Experience in post-doctoral research positions or other mentorship positions
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills