Quantum Experimentalist Postdoctoral Fellow

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics Computational Research Division (AMCR) has an immediate opening in the Quantum Information Science and Technology Group (QuIST) for a Quantum Experimentalist Postdoctoral Fellow under the programs of Advanced Quantum Testbed (AQT) and Quantum System Accelerator (QSA). This position will focus on design, calibration, and operation of mid-scale digital superconducting quantum processors. These processors will implement several novel capabilities geared toward efficiency and high fidelity. Ultimately, they will be used for cutting-edge demonstrations of quantum computing applications. You will:

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience independently planning and completing projects.
• Relevant publication record and demonstration of proficient written and verbal presentation of scientific results.
• Knowledge of quantum information science related to one or more of the responsibilities/research areas listed above.
• Ability to work effectively in a team that includes engineers, scientific staff, technicians, and students.
• Ability to direct the work of technical support staff or students.
• Experience using Python based programming tools.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to prepare periodic updates (written and oral) for internal and external reviews or reports. This includes experience in evaluating scientific narrative, skill in technical writing, and using presentation preparation tools.
• Experience operating and maintaining a dilution refrigerator.

Responsibilities

• Design and test novel superconducting device components compatible with extensible quantum processors
• Analytical and numerical modelling of microwave quantum circuits and signals
• Design and conduct state-of-the-art experiments using superconducting quantum processors for quantum information science.
• Develop scalable calibration methodologies for quantum operations
• Troubleshoot noise processes on quantum hardware and design and implement mitigation strategies.
• Validate, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Firmware development & programming tools to interface with FPGA-based electronics.
• Quantum verification and validation.
• Mentorship of and collaboration with student researchers

Benefits

• Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans
• Opportunities to grow in your career - check out our Tuition Assistance Program
• A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams!
• In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees