Opportunities - Q-NEXT

Applied Materials – photonic quantum process engineer

The successful candidate will create quantum devices with record low error rates using state of the art semiconductor technologies; work with process, hardware, and metrology team to develop new thin film materials and processes for quantum devices; collaborate with customers, start-ups, or universities to measure material properties; and more. Learn more and apply.

Applied Materials – quantum device and integration engineer

Applied Materials – superconducting quantum process engineer

Argonne – postdoctoral appointee – numerical optimization and theory for quantum networks

The Mathematics and Computer Science division at Argonne National Laboratory seeks well-prepared candidates for a postdoctoral position in the study of quantum networks. In this role, the successful candidate will develop, analyze and implement numerical algorithms for entanglement purification and distillation protocols, error-correction and error-detection algorithms, and entanglement quantification for different quantum network architectures. The candidate will also work on quantum variational algorithms to be run on near-term quantum devices. Learn more and apply.

Argonne – Cody associate

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in applied computer science, computational science, or a related field at a U.S institution. The Cody associate works with Argonne scientists in designing, analyzing, and implementing algorithms and software for scientific computing at extreme scale. Researchers in the Mathematics and Computer Science Division will help the associate gain new insights into parallel programming models, runtime systems and compilers; data management and storage; edge computing; performance modeling and optimization; software engineering; data analysis and visualization; machine learning and computer vision; and quantum computing and quantum networks. These opportunities are offered during the summer as 10-14 week appointments. Learn more and apply.

Argonne – Givens associate

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in applied mathematics, computer science, computational science, statistics, or a related field at a U.S. institution. The Givens associate works with Argonne researchers in the Mathematics and Computer Science division designing, analyzing, and implementing numerical algorithms in areas such as state-of-the-art techniques that advance the field of computing ; new approaches to mathematical modeling and numerical simulations to study multiphysics, multiscale phenomena; incorporation of numerical methods into portable, high-performance software. These opportunities are offered during the summer as 10-14 week appointments. Learn more and apply.

Caltech – Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) postdoctoral scholars

IQIM invites applications for postdoctoral scholar positions in quantum science to begin in the fall 2024. IQIM research spans Caltech’s departments of physics, applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, computer science, and chemistry, and addresses a wide variety of experimental and theoretical research topics. These topics include, but are not limited to, quantum information science, quantum many-body physics in condensed matter and atomic systems, topological states of matter, quantum optics and light-matter interactions at the quantum level, quantum cavity-optomechanics, and quantum metrology. IQIM also has active visitor, seminar, and outreach programs. Learn more and apply.

Caltech – AWS quantum postdoctoral scholars

Caltech invites applications for AWS Quantum Postdoctoral Scholar positions to begin in the fall 2024. These three-year postdoctoral research positions are sponsored by Amazon Web Services as part of a broader collaboration between AWS and Caltech addressing fundamental scientific and engineering challenges in quantum science. Learn more and apply.

Caltech – Burke Fellowships in theoretical physics and astrophysics

The Prize Fellowships at the Burke Institute are to begin in the fall 2024 and offer an opportunity for outstanding recent and new Ph.D. recipients to perform research at Caltech for three years. They are selected by a faculty committee representing all areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics at Caltech and are provided with flexibility, support, and freedom in choosing research direction within theoretical physics and astrophysics (including but not limited to theoretical astrophysics/cosmology, condensed matter theory, general relativity, particle/string theory, physical mathematics, and quantum information) and an inclusive environment with faculty mentorship and activities organized by the Burke Institute to promote scientific exchanges and professional growth. Learn more and apply.

Caltech – EXP Fellowships in experimental physics and astrophysics

EXP Fellowships are for a three-year duration and to begin in the fall 2024, or a mutually agreeable date. The EXP program has been established to offer scientists, typically within a few years after receipt of their PhD, the opportunity to pursue innovative experimental research, including but not limited to astrophysics, atomic molecular and optical physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, soft condensed matter physics, gravitational physics (via the dedicated Braginsky/Whitcomb Fellowship), high-energy physics, low-energy particle physics, nuclear physics, quantum information or cosmology. Learn more and apply.

Caltech – Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in experimental quantum cosmology

The Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship is for a three-year duration and to begin in the fall 2024, or a mutually agreeable date. The Brinson Postdoctoral Fellow will have the autonomy to embark on their own path of bold research incorporating experimental techniques with applications in fundamental physics or cosmology. Broadly, the work is envisioned to fall under the umbrella of experimental quantum cosmology. Learn more and apply.

Chicago Quantum Exchange – Open Quantum Initiative

Students participating in this program will spend 10 weeks in the summer working in person with research groups on challenging, meaningful QISE projects. Research experiences may occur across the CQE community including the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Northwestern University and The Ohio State University. Priority is given to minoritized applicants, including, though not limited to, students from underrepresented backgrounds, first-generation college students, and those with no prior research experience. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – principal software engineer: quantum device test

The principal software engineer will provide technical leadership and execution for our growing team of developers working on professionally written experimental physics software. Responsibilities include designing software for the autonomous execution of complex sequences of experiments, measurements, and calibrations; designing software for characterization and benchmarking of quantum devices; working with experimental physicists to understand requirements and ensure software designs enable all required laboratory capabilities; working with data engineers to define how to organize and store quantum device data; and more. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – software engineer, quantum programming

As a compiler engineer within the Quantum Programming group, the successful candidate will be a core contributor to this stack, including both maintenance and significant new feature development. Required skills include outstanding programming skills, including full cycle software development with Git; superb understanding of operating system fundamentals, the C ABI, programming language runtimes, and programming language implementation; excellent skills in profiling and debugging; familiarity with static and strong functional typing disciplines. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – quantum device yield engineer

The successful candidate will join an effort developing semiconductor, spin quantum bit devices and mature the project by improving device yield. The candidate will relate electrical data taken at various temperature stages of testing, including quantum coherent spin qubit characterization, to fabrication processes and semiconductor device design. The individual will investigate device failures through materials characterization techniques, and organize, update, and summarize results. The role involves using databases to extract critical information and statistical data analysis. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – UCS3 quantum device measurement scientist

The successful candidate will join a team whose technical objective is to transition “Loss-DiVincenzo” single spin qubits from academic scale few-qubit devices to industrial-scale quantum information processors. Essential duties include operating a dilution refrigerator for the purpose of conducting low-noise, cryogenic experiments on microwave-controlled single spin qubit devices; developing the measurement techniques and quantum control methods required to operate Loss-DiVincenzo single spin qubits, including the generation of script level code to support experimental development and data analysis; analyzing results, document and report findings in oral presentations, written reports, and publications; and more. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – quantum device characterization scientist

The successful candidate will perform cryogenic measurements of state-of-the-art semiconductor spin qubit devices to characterize their performance and physical properties as part of a collaborative, ambitious, goal-oriented, multi-disciplinary team focused on maturation of the technology. Essential duties include conducting low-noise, cryogenic experiments on sensitive spin qubit devices; developing new measurement techniques and methods; analyzing results; writing script level code to support experimental development and data analysis; and more. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – senior systems hardware engineer, quantum hardware

HRL seeks a systems engineer to join a department focused on the research and development of novel test instrumentation. The successful candidate will lead integrated teams through systems engineering concepts/processes such as organization of requirements, interface control documentation, design definition and development, all in support of a future systems; improve the research environment’s system engineering processes, including planning, implementation, and monitoring of the requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes; and more. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – theoretical quantum information scientist

The HRL theoretical quantum information scientist will analyze and design protocols and architectures for quantum information science applications; present ideas and results in effective technical presentations, write technical papers, reports and proposals; and more. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – qubit systems scientist

The HRL qubit systems scientist will solve high-impact problems by working with teams to bring solutions from other fields into fruition; develop software tools to automate complex data collection and analysis tasks; improve processes through careful curation, maintenance, and visualization of collected data; and more. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – project manager

The project manager will lead multi-disciplined technical teams in the design, fabrication, and checkout of cryogenic test systems; ensure completion of project tasks on time and within budget; ensure system designs meet all technical requirements; support line managers in employee development by providing performance feedback, growth opportunities within the program, and mentoring; and more. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – senior R&D systems engineer

The successful candidate lead the systems engineering activities for quantum research and development efforts from system conceptual design, concept, requirements development, architecture definition, and design definition of various demonstrations to establish technology readiness and identify long lead development needs; work on disruptive technologies to develop, document, analyze, and test operational, functional, and environmental requirements of non-recurring development research systems; leverage advanced model-based systems engineering methods and tools to perform complex analysis and trade studies to evaluate key performance parameters; and more. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – quantum network theorist

A theoretical/computational scientist will assist the HRL team in evaluating the potential performance and application viability of quantum networks, in the contexts of distributed quantum computation, quantum communication, and/or quantum sensing. The candidate must exhibit abilities to read and produce robust source code and associated mathematical analysis for the numerical evaluation of systems intended to distribute photonic and microwave entanglement, to interact with experimental practitioners, and to provide critical input to developing methods for engineering and evaluating quantum network systems. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – quantum cryogenic scientist

The quantum cryogenic scientist at HRL will be a main contributor toward the development of cryogenic hardware supporting spin qubit devices and testing relevant environmental control requirements. The successful candidate must be able to lead cryogenic design and associated cryogenic measurements by understanding all system requirements and how they translate to hardware requirements. Learn more and apply.

HRL Laboratories – advanced semiconductor test engineer, quantum devices

The advanced semiconductor test engineer on quantum devices will conduct ultralow temperature measurements of semiconductor devices; document, standardize, and automate test methodologies; analyze test results; write script-level code to support experimental development and data analysis; and report findings to other team members in oral presentations and written reports. Learn more and apply.

IBM – IBM Research Global Internship Program

IBM is hiring software developer, hardware engineer and research scientist interns for the summer of 2024. Interns in the US will work at either the Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, or at IBM Research — Almaden in San Jose, California from either May 20, 2024 to August 9, 2024, or from June 17, 2024 to September 6, 2024. Learn more and apply.

Infleqtion – senior director of business development – ColdquantaLabs

The senior director of business development will be responsible for the identification, shaping and capture of strategic government-funded research and development opportunities spanning fundamental quantum technology research through major multimillion-dollar programs of record. Duties and responsibilities include building and leading the CQL business development team to scale Infleqtion into a global quantum product company; maintaining extensive and deep relationships with, and understanding of, major defense primes and government customers, positioning Infleqtion as a trusted partner for quantum technologies and programs; developing a robust understanding of company strategy, technologies, products and research, and pursue major program opportunities that connect the company’s capabilities with program opportunities to accelerate long-term revenue growth; and more. Learn more and apply.

Infleqtion – quantum error correction theorist

The QECT is responsible for designing and optimizing error correcting codes (QECs) for experimental quantum computing devices, modeling and analyzing QEC schemes, and advancing the understanding of QEC. Duties and responsibilities include identifying and pursuing research that advances the understanding of QEC theory, techniques, and implementation in experimental quantum computing devices; developing and optimizing QEC protocols tailored to experimental gate-based quantum computing devices, with a primary focus on neutral atom platforms; using mathematical models and numerical simulations to analyze the behavior and performance of QEC protocols; and more. Learn more and apply.

JPMorgan Chase – quantum computing applied research summer analyst

The summer analyst will begin work in June 2024, depending on the candidate’s academic schedule. Areas of focus include quantum computing, quantum algorithms and applications of quantum computing. Full-time employment offers may be extended upon successful completion of the program. Key qualifications and skills include 1+ years of experience with quantum computing; enrollment in bachelor’s degree program in in math, science, engineering, computer science or related fields; experience in scientific technical writing; demonstrated research ability; proficiency in Python; strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to a nontechnical audience. Learn more and apply.

Keysight – quantum integration engineer

The successful candidate will engage with key and strategic customers to demonstrate leading proof of principle quantum experiments and applications using Keysight’s quantum control solution (QCS); work with QCS R&D team to define the technical specifications of QCS to continually enable more state-of-the-art quantum use cases; collaborate with the marketing team to create technical content such as code examples and quantum technology specific user guides; and more. Learn more and apply.

Microsoft – senior quantum measurement engineer

Microsoft seeks an experimental condensed matter physicist, applied physicist, materials scientist, or electrical engineer with a background in qubit measurements. The successful candidate will develop and run qubit experiments and adapts to new challenges; work across teams and ensures contact with others as needed; document work and makes results available internally and externally to the team to more easily leverage work across teams; and more. Learn more and apply.

Quantum Opus – undergraduate and graduate student interns

Interns are desired to improve the company’s low-loss, high-speed photon detectors, superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, and custom engineering solutions for nanowire response, mid-infrared photon counting, custom cryogenic systems, and integration with waveguides and photonic chips. These technologies will enable next-generation experiments in quantum optics, optical quantum computation, single-photon communication, low-flux biophotonics, and remote sensing. Applicants: Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] explaining why you are interested in working with Quantum Opus, your areas of interest, and your unique expertise. At this time, only U.S. citizens will be considered for positions.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory – lab manager for the Detector Microfabrication Facility

The Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) at SLAC is a new 5,500-square-foot class-100 cleanroom with a toolset dedicated to fabrication and metrology of superconducting materials and devices. The focus of the lab manager position will be initially to assist with the build-out and commissioning of DMF, including assistance in tool acceptance and installation, and establishment of safety protocols for tool start-up, commissioning and operations. During this phase, the lab manager will report to the DMF construction project organization. Completion of the DMF cleanroom is expected in 2024, after which the lab manager turn to facility operations, with responsibilities including safety and training protocols, facility and tool maintenance programs, and hazardous material handling. Once operations commence, the lab manager will report under the DMF operations organization. Learn more and apply.

University of Chicago – Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility executive director

The Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility executive director serves as the primary scientific and operational leader, managing the daily activities of the PNF and communicating with facility stakeholders. Responsibilities include hiring and oversight of technical staff, safety, user training, equipment maintenance, tool acquisition and installation, lab-based training and educational programs, and other aspects of facilities operations. As part of the PNF’s growth strategy, the executive director will have the opportunity to identify and recruit technical and managerial staff. Learn more and apply.

University of Chicago – QuSTEAM quantum influencer

The STAGE Lab at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is looking for science influencers. The influencers will play an important role in QuSTEAM (quantum information science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). Funded by the National Science Foundation, QuSTEAM is an initiative to create a transformational undergraduate curriculum – an inclusive curriculum for a diverse community of future scientists and engineers, one that will provide a new way of learning the emerging field of quantum information science and engineering (QISE). The science influencers will be responsible for finding imaginative ways and unique methods to reach and attract untapped talent pools, such as underrepresented minorities and HBCUs, to professional pathways/careers in QISE. To apply, submit a letter to [email protected] about why you want to do this and why you think you’d be the right person for the job and a resume, if available. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

University of Chicago – assistant professor/associate professor/professor in quantum science and engineering (theory)

Candidates must have a strong record of independent research in theoretical quantum science and engineering. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to) quantum information, quantum communication, quantum sensing, quantum error correction, quantum mechanical materials modeling, quantum optics and quantum simulation (including simulation on classical and quantum computers). Candidates for associate or full professor must have evidence of leadership in their field and an outstanding track record of independent research. Learn more and apply.

University of Chicago – postdoctoral researcher

Several positions are available in the group of Giulia Galli at the University of Chicago for postdoctoral scholars focusing on the study of materials for quantum technologies and on the development of quantum simulations methods. The projects will be under the direction of Galli and conducted in collaboration with several scientists at the University of Chicago and at Argonne National Laboratory within the Midwest Integrated Center for Computational Materials. Candidates with a background in condensed matter physics, chemistry or materials science and electronic structure are invited to apply. Learn more about the positions. Contact Giulia Galli for more information.

University of Wisconsin–Madison – assistant professor of physics

The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with existing quantum and AMO research at UW-Madison, within the Wisconsin Quantum Institute (WQI) and the HQAN and Q-NEXT quantum centers, and with external research centers. The candidate will be expected to perform teaching at all levels. Undergraduate and graduate classroom and individual instruction as well as supervision of graduate thesis research are required. Candidate will be expected to conduct high-impact scholarly research as well as provide service to the department, college, university and academic community nationally and/or internationally. Learn more and apply.

University of Wisconsin–Madison – postdoctoral position for quantum computing experiments in semiconductor quantum dot qubits
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in physics and experience with experimental methods in solid-state quantum physics. These could include experience with cleanroom fabrication, high-frequency electronics and cryogenics. In addition, the individual should be self-motivating and provide a positive and collaborative attitude in a lab atmosphere. Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to Mark Eriksson at [email protected].

University of Wisconsin–Madison – postdoctoral position in experimental quantum error correction with neutral atoms
The Saffman Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has an immediate postdoctoral position available for experimental studies of quantum error correction with neutral atom qubit arrays. Learn more and apply by emailing Mark Saffman at [email protected].

University of Wisconsin–Madison – postdoctoral positions in nanophotonics, topological photonics, low-temperature molecular spectroscopy, chemical vapor deposition for photonics, and single-molecule biophysics
The Goldsmith lab at UW–Madison has openings for multiple postdoctoral researchers at the interface of nanophotonics and spectroscopy: photonics-enhanced spectroscopy, molecular quantum optics, and single-molecule spectroscopy. For researchers who are particularly enamored of optics table-type experimental science, we are also looking for a more long-term research scientist. More details can be found on the Goldsmith Group webpage. Interested individuals should contact Randall Goldsmith at [email protected].