Quantum Information Science Postdoctoral Research Associate
$71,900–$82,400 year
On-siteUpton, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct pioneering research on materials for superconducting qubits and circuits to advance scalability in quantum information systems. Lead thin film superconducting material synthesis at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials and participate in quantum device fabrication and characterization to complete the feedback loop. Investigate superconducting materials using synchrotron X-ray methods and electron microscopy to identify and mitigate defects contributing to quantum decoherence. Perform low-temperature electrical characterization and benchmarking of superconducting quantum devices at the BNL cryogenic measurement facility. Correlate synthesis, processing, and characterization with device performance to establish structure-property relationships and guide materials optimization. Collaborate with researchers across the C2QA partnership and disseminate research through publications and conference presentations. This 2-year assignment is supervised by CFN scientist Mingzhao Liu and focuses on achieving quantum advantage through coherence-driven materials design.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in an experimental physical science or engineering discipline within the past five years
- experience with thin film synthesis by vapor deposition techniques
- familiarity with X-ray spectroscopy/scattering/diffraction methods, including XPS/PES, XAS, XRD
- demonstrated ability to clearly present results in scientific papers and seminars
- ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team environment
- REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation
- ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential
Desired Qualifications
- experience with superconducting materials studies
- familiarity with scientific computing tools for data acquisition and analysis
- experience with nanofabrication (cleanroom), including metal deposition, lithography (electron-beam lithography and photolithography), and etching
- performed low temperature electrical transport measurements
- strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new experimental challenges
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