What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate (QIS) position at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory?
SLAC Job Postings
Position Overview:
The SLAC Fundamental Physics Directorate (FPD) has an opening for a postdoctoral Research Associate position in Quantum Information Science to conduct research on the effects of radiation on spin and superconducting qubits. The initial appointment will be made for a term of two years, renewable dependent on performance and funding, and offers excellent benefits and salary. This research will involve experimental measurements and close collaboration with modelers to develop a greater understanding of how radiation propagates through the nanoscale devices used for quantum information science, which is important for both quantum computing and dark matter sensing applications. The postdoc will join the FPD Quantum group and will work at the SLAC milliKelvin Facility, a new and growing interdisciplinary facility for quantum information science at SLAC.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
Your specific responsibilities include:
- Carry out measurements of spin and superconducting qubits
- Design and fabricate quantum devices
- Work with collaborators to interpret data and design experiments
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field prior to starting the appointment, no later than Summer/Fall 2025. A successful candidate will demonstrate a record of leadership, communication, and creative problem solving. Previous experience with fabricating or operating semiconductor spin qubits or superconducting devices, as well as working with dilution refrigerators, is desirable, but not required.
Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a statement of research interests and plans, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation submitted to the same site.
FPD is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from candidates who will diversify the workforce in quantum information science and/or will bring additional dimensions to Stanford and SLAC¿s research and educational missions. More information about Stanford¿s ongoing commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment can be found at ideal.stanford.edu.
For further information regarding the position, please contact Dr. Noah Kurinsky (kurinsky@slac.stanford.edu) or Dr. Shannon Harvey (spharvey@slac.stanford.edu ).
SLAC Employee competencies:
- Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
- Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
- Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
- Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
- Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
- Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
- Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, team collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and working conditions:
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,
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Classification Title: Research Associate - Experimental
Duration: Fixed-Term
Job code: 0127
The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
