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Physics World · 4 weeks ago

Quantum Experimentalist Postdoctoral Fellow - 105666

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$6,924/mo - $8,026/mo

Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics Computational Research Division is seeking a Quantum Experimentalist Postdoctoral Fellow in the Quantum Information Science and Technology Group. This role focuses on the design, calibration, and operation of mid-scale digital superconducting quantum processors for quantum computing applications.

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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

Qualification

Quantum information scienceSuperconducting quantum processorsPython programmingAnalytical modelingFirmware developmentProject planningDilution refrigerator operationTechnical writingTeam collaborationMentorshipPresentation skills

Required

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

Preferred

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