Postdoctoral Appointee, Quantum Information Science, Onsite

Sandia Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide Extraordinary co-workers Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world Career advancement and enrichment opportunities Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov These benefits vary by job classification. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to be an exceptional experimental quantum information scientist on our multi-disciplinary team. You will perform research and development in quantum information using ions trapped with micro-fabricated/chip-based devices. You will work with a team to test cutting-edge quantum information ideas in a laboratory setting. You will design systems able to perform delicate quantum experiments with maximum stability and flexibility. The Post-Doctoral Appointee Program is designed to recruit extraordinary Ph.D. applicants to assist a line organization meet its mission objectives and to provide a professional, technical work environment for you. On any given day, you may be called on to: Perform research and development in a laboratory focused on quantum computing testbeds using trapped ion qubits. Work with a team to test and develop custom surface ion trap chips, which are manufactured in-house at our MESA facility. Design and implement systems able to perform delicate quantum experiments with maximum stability and flexibility. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be able to work onsite. About Our Team The Photonic Microsystems Technologies Department exploits science and technology at the nano and micro scales to enable advances in systems for national security. Our engagement is with a broad spectrum of technologies and a diverse field of customers with a successful record of maturing technology from concept to laboratory demo to prototype. The department consists of teams that lead the development and understanding of quantum effects associated with silicon electronic devices, atomic and molecular gases, and trapped electrons, atoms and ions. Most significantly, with a strong presence in the Microsystems Engineering Sciences and Applications (MESA) facility and the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) and working broadly with other Sandia and external organizations, we fabricate electronic structures and devices that use these effects to achieve new levels of performance at the integrated system level. Core technology areas in the department include nanofabrication of silicon devices; electromagnetic modeling; and ion trap and solid-state quantum information science and technology.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related science or engineering field, conferred within five (5) years prior to employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in physics or engineering, with an emphasis in experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics.
• Experience with quantum information science
• Laboratory experience with lasers, vacuum chamber construction, or cryogenics
• Skills programming for experimental control software and data analysis
• Established authorship and innovation record, such as peer-reviewed scholarly articles, patents, or technical books
• Track record of successful execution of research-and-development projects, including project planning, defining milestones, and delivering results on time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork skills for working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Meticulous attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development in a laboratory focused on quantum computing testbeds using trapped ion qubits.
• Work with a team to test and develop custom surface ion trap chips, which are manufactured in-house at our MESA facility.
• Design and implement systems able to perform delicate quantum experiments with maximum stability and flexibility.

Benefits

• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees