Berkeley Lab's Computational Research Division (CRD) has multiple openings for Postdoctoral Fellow to join its Advanced Quantum Testbed (AQT) effort.
The AQT program is focused on constructing, enhancing, operating, and maintaining an open, fully accessible gate-based quantum computer. Our technology platform is based on superconducting quantum circuit processors, and we aim to generate the detailed experimental findings needed to resolve foundational questions in quantum information science, and to guide near-term hardware and algorithm co-design.
What You Will Do:
Troubleshoot noise processes on quantum hardware and design and implement mitigation strategies.
Perform quantum algorithms and simulations on superconducting quantum processors.
Design and conduct state-of-the-art experiments and/or theory in quantum information science.
Validate, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
Develop algorithms for near-term hardware based on critical evaluation of the literature, and original thinking.
Experience with fabricating, characterizing, and testing of superconducting circuits is desirable.
What is Required:
Ph.D. degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge of quantum information science related to one or more of the responsibilities/research areas listed above.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Relevant publication record and demonstration of proficient written and oral presentation of scientific results.
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to mentor undergraduate, graduate students and visitors.
Ability to interface with external collaborators.
Ability to prepare periodic updates (written and oral) for internal and external reviews or reports.
Experience operating and maintaining a dilution refrigerator.
Experience using Python based programming tools.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes:
This is a full-time 2-year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
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