Physics World · 9 hours ago
Postdoctoral Scholar
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$5,562/mo - $9,136/moLawrence Berkeley National Lab’s Accelerator Technology & Applied Physics Division is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to quantum computing technologies. The role involves developing FPGA-based control systems for advanced qubit technologies and collaborating with researchers on quantum chip characterization and scientific quantum simulation.
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Responsibilities
Participate in the continued development testing and performance improvement of the quantum bit control system (QubiC)
Contribute to the design and implementation of modules in hardware, FPGA gateware, and software as needed to improve the system performance and scalability
Participate in exploring new technologies for the quantum bit control system
Participate in the implementation of new quantum characterization verification and validation (QCVV) protocols with the QubiC system
Work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Document and communicate the results of work in reports and oral presentations, including participation in meetings, reviews, conferences, and publications in refereed journals
Assist in building and testing quantum computer control systems
Assist in developing and testing PCB boards
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related field within the last 3 years
Demonstrated research and development experience in one or more of the following technologies
The RF and electronics hardware design, including the printed circuit board design and testing and chassis to system design
The FPGA gateware design and verification for qubit control signal processing on different FPGA chips
The low-level software driver and API development
Demonstrated programming experience in Python and C/C++ or Verilog, SystemVerilog
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work productively independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Preferred
Experience with open source CAD programs e.g. KiCAD and FreeCAD
Familiar with Xilinx FPGA development tool chain and the open source simulation & verification (e.g. Verilator)
Experience on Beam Instrumentation Development System (BIDS)
Comfortable in a Linux environment
Knowledge of Rust
Knowledge of quantum information science and experimental and analytical experience
Knowledge of machine learning
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