What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quantum Scientist position at Qunnect?
About Qunnect
Qunnect is a world-leading quantum communication company based in Brooklyn (NYC). Our goal is to commercialize a robust hardware and software suite capable of transforming digital communication infrastructure into quantum-compatible networks.
We are dedicated to building a diverse team of scientists and engineers motivated to solve some of the most challenging problems in the quantum industry. We value our team highly and prioritize supporting the work-life balance of our team members. We offer competitive salaries, full health benefits, 401k matching, and paid parental leave. This position is fulltime and in-person.
Job Description
As a Scientist at Qunnect, you will work closely with the science and engineering teams to contribute to existing and exploratory research related to the development of the company’s product suite. As an innovation-centric company, we value creativity and initiative. You daily role will performing independent and collaborative experiments as part of the Quantum Science Team. This role also includes the mentoring junior scientists who will assist you in your experiments. Qunnect participates in industry conferences where you will be offered the opportunity to present your work, as well as co-authoring research manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Job Duties:
• Develop proof-of-concept experiments to store and manipulate photonic qubits for quantum information processing.
• Experimentally and theoretically study quantum light-matter interfaces in order to optimize the processes leading to generation and storage of photons using atoms.
• Document various scientific achievements and publish the latest results in scientific journals.
• Lead federally funded projects towards the objectives of the company.
• Present Qunnect’s latest results in various scientific conferences.
• Test and benchmark opto-atomic hardware
• Collaborate with the engineering and scientific team to design field-deployable opto-atomic hardware.
• Assist with various quantum communication demonstrations and field test experiments.
• Lead a team of laboratory assistant and junior engineers designing and conducting various quantum experiments.
Required Qualifications:
• PhD in Quantum or Atomic (AMO) Physics
• 3 Year of experimental research in Quantum Optics or Atomic (AMO) Physics
• In depth understanding of quantum physics and its applications in information transfer
• 3 Years of experience optimizing quantum light-matter interfaces.
• Ability to perform simulation and modeling related to Quantum/AMO research
• Ability to run scientific instruments using Python and similar languages
Preferred Qualifications:
• Publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in custom design of electronics and opto-mechanical hardware
• Experience in building modules such as lasers, electro-optical modulators and similar hardware.
• Direct experimental experience with photons interacting with atoms weather at cold or warm
Please notice that we do not expect candidates to possess all the above qualifications. Feel free to contact us directly with your qualifications if you are interested and we will provide more information on the position.
If you are interested in this position or have any questions please feel free to contact Qunnect’s CSO, Mehdi Namazi, at Mehdi@quconn.com.
Qunnect is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Qunnect is a world-leading quantum communication company based in Brooklyn (NYC). Our goal is to commercialize a robust hardware and software suite capable of transforming digital communication infrastructure into quantum-compatible networks.
We are dedicated to building a diverse team of scientists and engineers motivated to solve some of the most challenging problems in the quantum industry. We value our team highly and prioritize supporting the work-life balance of our team members. We offer competitive salaries, full health benefits, 401k matching, and paid parental leave. This position is fulltime and in-person.
Job Description
As a Scientist at Qunnect, you will work closely with the science and engineering teams to contribute to existing and exploratory research related to the development of the company’s product suite. As an innovation-centric company, we value creativity and initiative. You daily role will performing independent and collaborative experiments as part of the Quantum Science Team. This role also includes the mentoring junior scientists who will assist you in your experiments. Qunnect participates in industry conferences where you will be offered the opportunity to present your work, as well as co-authoring research manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Job Duties:
• Develop proof-of-concept experiments to store and manipulate photonic qubits for quantum information processing.
• Experimentally and theoretically study quantum light-matter interfaces in order to optimize the processes leading to generation and storage of photons using atoms.
• Document various scientific achievements and publish the latest results in scientific journals.
• Lead federally funded projects towards the objectives of the company.
• Present Qunnect’s latest results in various scientific conferences.
• Test and benchmark opto-atomic hardware
• Collaborate with the engineering and scientific team to design field-deployable opto-atomic hardware.
• Assist with various quantum communication demonstrations and field test experiments.
• Lead a team of laboratory assistant and junior engineers designing and conducting various quantum experiments.
Required Qualifications:
• PhD in Quantum or Atomic (AMO) Physics
• 3 Year of experimental research in Quantum Optics or Atomic (AMO) Physics
• In depth understanding of quantum physics and its applications in information transfer
• 3 Years of experience optimizing quantum light-matter interfaces.
• Ability to perform simulation and modeling related to Quantum/AMO research
• Ability to run scientific instruments using Python and similar languages
Preferred Qualifications:
• Publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in custom design of electronics and opto-mechanical hardware
• Experience in building modules such as lasers, electro-optical modulators and similar hardware.
• Direct experimental experience with photons interacting with atoms weather at cold or warm
Please notice that we do not expect candidates to possess all the above qualifications. Feel free to contact us directly with your qualifications if you are interested and we will provide more information on the position.
If you are interested in this position or have any questions please feel free to contact Qunnect’s CSO, Mehdi Namazi, at Mehdi@quconn.com.
Qunnect is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000