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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate: Physics - Quantum Post-Doctoral Scientist

Laurel, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$85K/yr - $156K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking a creative quantum scientist to join their vibrant team of experimental and theoretical physicists. The role involves contributing to experimental and theoretical research in quantum information science, focusing on projects related to quantum computing platforms and quantum sensing.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Propose and lead independent research projects in solid state quantum device design multi-qubit control, quantum algorithm development, quantum error correction, scalable characterization techniques, and/or quantum sensing

Work collaboratively with other APL staff to identify emerging challenges with quantum solutions

Support ongoing programs in quantum information science by making immediate contributions to efforts that involve quantum device characterization, modelling physically motivated quantum systems, and developing relevant characterization, control, and error correction strategies

Qualification

Quantum information scienceSolid-state qubit designQuantum error correctionHigh-performance computingQuantum noise characterizationCollaborative project experienceCommunication skills

Required

Have a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Have research, accomplishments, and publications in the field of quantum information science

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Are willing to occasionally travel to sponsor sites, conferences and workshops

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Are able to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and need to meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have significant hands-on experience with solid-state qubit design, quantum dot tuning, RF control, and/or dilution refrigerator operation

Have experience with developing and/or assessing quantum error correction strategies

Knowledge and experience with implementing quantum noise characterization and control techniques

Have high-performance-computing experience

Have a record of significant contributions on collaborative projects pursuing highly sophisticated objectives

Have experience working closely with both experimentalists and theorists

Have an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942