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Job Summary

The postdoctoral scholar will carry out experiments to manipulate and stabilize logical qubits encoded in Josephson junction-based qubit/cavity systems under the supervision of Prof. Chen Wang. Responsibilities include device design, micro-fabrication, microwave measurements, signal processing, and data analysis, with a division of effort tuned to the candidate's expertise and interest.

Essential Functions

• Design and simulate microwave circuit structures and devices.
• Maintain and operate dilution refrigerators.
• Write software codes to carry out quantum control experiments.
• Assemble, calibrate, test and adjust electronic instruments.
• Perform numerical and analytical analysis of experimental data.
• Submit publications, present at conferences, and assist with writing grant proposals.

Other Functions

• Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness.
• Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean's strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Ph.D. degree in Physics or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Prior experience is one or more areas related to superconducting qubits or quantum error correction, experimental or theoretical, such as quantum error correction codes, low-temperature transport, microwave electronics, nano-fabrication, and quantum control techniques.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Typical laboratory and office environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Salary Information

• $60,000/year

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a CV and arrange for one (1) letter of reference to be submitted before the closing date. Applications should be submitted before May 10, 2024 (11.59pmET).

As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, CNS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. ()

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