Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Posted by: Brookhaven National Laboratory on Sep 26, 2024
Location:
Upton , NYJob Description:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The mission of the Instrumentation Division is to develop state-of-the-art instrumentation required for experimental research programs at Brookhaven Lab and to maintain the expertise and facilities in specialized high technology areas essential for this work. Development of facilities is motivated by present Brookhaven research programs and anticipated future directions of research. Our work has a significant impact on programs throughout the world that rely on state-of-the-art radiation detectors, quantum systems, and readout electronics.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Experimental and practical Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) is a key area of R&D for BNL. The successful candidate will join a fast-growing QIST group centered in our Instrumentation Department and working in close collaboration with the QIST group at Stony Brook University and the Nanodevices Laboratory at Yale University. The applicant will be an integral part of the research activities of the recently founded Center for Distributed Quantum Processing and the Long Island Quantum Internet Testbed. Our primary area is the development of long-distance quantum networking science and technology, centered on atomic-based quantum memories and quantum repeaters, with the goal of building regional-scale quantum internet services.Active areas of research include quantum transduction technology for interfacing with cryogenic quantum computers; quantum sensors, with applications in astronomy and high energy physics; and improved, device-independent quantum cryptography techniques.The successful candidate will be able to immediately and productively participate in the group's experimental efforts, while also having a sufficient theoretical understanding to propose and carry out new and independent work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, build, test and operate quantum optics experiments and devices oriented toward matter-light interactionsAnalyze results and prepare scientific publications in peer-reviewed journalsDevelop new, actionable ideas and approaches in a fast-evolving QIST fieldCollaborate and communicate successfully with a diverse, multi-institutional group ofresearchers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
PhD in Physics or other directly QIST-relevant fieldDemonstrated understanding of quantum information conceptsDemonstrated ability in experimental quantum optics, basic laboratory skillsExperience on cryogenics and superconducting devices Knowledge of RF electronics and PID systems Effective interpersonal and written communication skillsAbility to work in a collaborative scientific environment and across disciplines
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Years of experience (post PhD) in QIST-relevant fields Basic knowledge of cavity-assisted quantum systems Understanding coherent interaction and control in atomic systems Familiarity with non-linear light-matter interfaces Practical experience with Superconductive Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSPDs)May require travel
Other Information:
Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a postdoc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing eventsBrookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $70200 - $116200 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.This is a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position.
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About Brookhaven National Laboratory
Established in 1947 on Long Island, Upton, New York, Brookhaven is a multi-program national laboratory operated by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for discoveries made at the Lab. Brookhaven has a staff of approximately 2,600 scientists, engineers, technicians and support staff and over 4,000 guest researchers annually. Brookhaven National Laboratory's role for the DOE is to produce excellent science and advanced technology with the cooperation, support, and appropriate involvement of our scientific and local communities. The fundamental elements of the Laboratory's role in support of the four DOE strategic missions are the following: • To conceive, design, construct, and operate complex, leading edge, user-oriented facilities in response to the needs of the DOE and the international community of users. • To carry out basic and applied research in long-term, high-risk programs at the frontier of science. • To develop advanced technologies that address national needs and to transfer them to other organizations and to the commercial sector. • To disseminate technical knowledge, to educate new generations of scientists and engineers, to maintain technical capabilities in the nation's workforce, and to encourage scientific awareness in the general public.