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CHEManager International · 1 day ago

Ames National Laboratory Scientist I

Ames, IA

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, focused on applied research and technological innovations. They are seeking a highly qualified Scientist I to contribute to collaborative research in quantum information and condensed matter physics, emphasizing experimental magnetic and superconducting quantum materials.

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Responsibilities

Investigate the fundamental physics of magnetic and superconducting quantum materials, with particular attention to mechanisms of quantum decoherence in superconducting qubits and strategies to mitigate them

Develop a personal research trajectory in experimental magnetic and superconducting quantum materials with a strong emphasis on materials for quantum information science under the SQMS center

Set research directions, participate in group proposals, and identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with Ames National Laboratory's mission

Utilize advanced characterization and sensing tools, such as NV-center diamond magnetometry, frequency-domain susceptometry, and real-space magneto-optical Kerr and Faraday imaging

Adapt experimental methods as project evolves

Qualification

Experimental condensed matter physicsLow-temperature magnetic measurementsMaterial sciencesMaterial engineeringCollaborative researchPublication recordQuantum information scienceResearch funding