Quantum Information Science Scientific Associate

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In this position, you will lead research a project investigating millimeter-wave superconducting quantum devices using transition metal silicide materials, under the supervision of BNL scientists Mingzhao Liu and Charles Black. In this position, you will set up microwave (radio frequency and millimeter-wave) measurement apparatus to characterize the superconducting quantum devices at low temperatures. Your project will involve fundamental materials science and device physics investigations for applications in superconducting qubits. In this work, you will also collaborate with staff at NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex, where devices will be fabricated at 300mm-wafer scale.

This is a termed Research Staff (RS 2) appointment, for a duration of 2 years, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will lead scientific investigations of superconducting devices made from transition metal silicides;

• You will set up microwave (radio frequency and millimeter-wave) measurement apparatus to characterize the superconducting devices at low temperature;

• You will fabricate and measure silicide QIS devices, including Josephson junctions and resonators, both lab-scale prototypes and participate in collaborations to fabricate devices at 300mm-wafer scales;

• You will participate in collaborations in materials optimization, device fabrication, and testing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• You earned a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering);

• You are experienced with the low temperature characterization of superconducting circuits at dc and radio frequencies;

• You are experienced with nanofabrication (cleanroom), including metal deposition, lithography (electron-beam lithography and photolithography), and etching;

• You communicate effectively, both verbally and also through writing.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• You have a strong knowledge of superconductivity and quantum information science;

• You have experience on superconducting circuits designing and testing;

• You work effectively in a collaborative team to tackle challenging scientific problems;

• You can work independently within the team.

Additional Information:

• On-Site Position

• This is a termed Research Staff (RS 2) appointment, for a duration of 2 years, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $96,050 - $117,167 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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