Job Opportunities

Description: The Nanoscience and Technology Division/Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory has an available postdoctoral position, with a focus on optical spectroscopic characterization of semiconductor quantum materials for solid-state qubit applications. The position is funded for one year and renewable for up to three years (subject to available funding and performance evaluation). Argonne is seeking independent and creative candidates to join our multidisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a strong track record. He/she will be responsible for conducting research related to molecular engineering of semiconductor quantum materials with the goal of optimizing their electronic structures and optical properties. The successful candidate will perform advanced spectroscopic studies of the materials in magnetic and/or microwave fields at cryogenic temperatures. Candidates with strong background in quantum optics, nanophotonics and cavity quantum electrodynamics are highly encouraged to apply. The selected individual will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and gain in-depth knowledge of the research frontiers in the fields of quantum materials and quantum optics. He/she will also have the opportunity to be a part of a world-class scientific team and involved in vigorous research programs.

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Description: The Chicago Quantum Exchange is seeking a Director of Education and Workforce Programs who provides professional support for launching, managing and maintaining quantum education and workforce development programs in coordination with multiple University departments and external institutions. The Director of Education and Workforce Programs will enhance and support the implementation of institution-wide quantum initiatives related to teaching and learning, inclusive excellence, leadership development, and assessment. 

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Description: As Program Administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational needs of the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) education, workforce development, and outreach programs. This role will serve as a knowledge resource and ensure the CQE education programs and events run smoothly. The Program Administrator is responsible for overall coordination of CQE student events and programs supporting both the Director of Education and Workforce Development and the Associate Director of Education, Curriculum and Partnerships. This role will assist with special projects, student recruiting activities, the development of metrics and SOPs as instructed by the Director and Associate Director. CQE collaborates with many other research areas and this position is typically the initial point of contact. 

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Description: The Center of Excellence for Engineering & Computer Science seeks candidates who will expand existing course offerings with particular interest in candidates with expertise in the development of computer science courses, including database organization, discrete structures, data structures, broad database systems, and computer programming for engineering. Applicants should possess a Master’s of Science Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering with Automation and Robotics) and have demonstrated experience in and strong commitment to teaching. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and teach courses in computer science and contribute to Center of Excellence, departmental, and institutional activities. 

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Description: Reporting to the Vice President, Quantum Software, the newly hired platform engineer will be a full-stack software engineer, maintaining and creating additional infrastructure for SuperstaQ, the core product of Super.tech, a division of Infleqtion. The SuperstaQ leverages leading research to force-multiply the performance of quantum computers and target practical applications. This position is a full-time position which will be located in Infleqtion’s Chicago, IL office. 

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Description: The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University and the Center for Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems (SQMS), invite applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Quantum Information Science. The successful candidate will be principally responsible for and lead SQMS research activities in a new low-temperature laboratory at Northwestern University. Experience with the operation of dilution refrigerators and familiarity with microwave control and measurement techniques at millikelvin temperatures with superconducting quantum circuits are important. There will be ample opportunities for collaboration with other members of the SQMS team focused on optimizing materials and devices for superconducting quantum computing and sensing. The position is potentially renewable and will be supervised by Jens Koch, Deputy Director of SQMS. 

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Description: Quantopticon is a British-American software start-up developing an automated simulation platform for the design and optimisation of quantum-photonic components, systems and devices. Quantopticon was founded in 2017 by Dr Gaby Slavcheva, a renowned international leader in the theory and modelling of light-matter interactions in quantum nanostructures, and Dr Mirella Koleva, an optics and photonics scientist and entrepreneur. The overarching goal at Quantopticon is to accelerate the design cycle of quantum-photonic devices, maximize their performance, and unlock the path to large-volume manufacturing. Quantopticon is seeking a Business Development Director with a strong commercial, technical and enterprise scale-up background to lead Quantopticon into the next phase of growth. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge and understanding of photonics and/or quantum. This position is located in Chicago, IL. 

How to apply: Submit a CV/resumé and cover letter to Dr Mirella Koleva at info@quantopticon.co.uk. Learn more here

Description: The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME), a unique interdisciplinary school launched by the University of Chicago in 2011, is seeking applications at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Before the start of employment, qualified applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in a field related to theoretical and/or computational quantum engineering, or related disciplines.  They must also 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). 

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Description: The Media Relations Manager for Quantum and Innovation serves as the lead media relations officer for quantum research across UChicago, including the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, the Chicago Quantum Exchange, and Duality. The Manager will work with national journalists and Chicago-based media to place stories that convey the importance and potential of this transformative field, and UChicago’s role in fueling innovation and discovery. This role reports to the Senior Director of Media Relations. The position calls for someone who can work effectively across a broad and decentralized organization, build relationships, identify opportunities, and bring together various stakeholders to drive measurable results. The manager will work extensively with colleagues at the University’s many partners and affiliates, including Argonne and Fermilab national laboratories, as well as other universities and corporations.

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Description: A position is available in the group of Giulia Galli at the University of Chicago for a postdoctoral scholar focusing on the study of quantum materials for energy efficient neuromorphic computing. The DOE-funded project, which is part of the Energy Frontier Research Center QMEENC (https://qmeenc.ucsd.edu/), will be under the direction of Prof. Giulia Galli and will be in close collaboration with experimental colleagues at the University of California, San Diego and with other QMEENC participants. Further information on related research activities in the group is available at https://galligroup.uchicago.edu/Research/quantum.php. Excellent candidates with a background in solid-state chemistry/physics and first-principles simulations of materials are invited to apply. Major duties and responsibilities include the use of advanced electronic structure methods and quantum simulations to model the properties of complex oxides. 

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit: 1) A full CV, including list of publications and contacts for at least two references. 2) A cover letter of intent to Giulia Galli at gagalli@uchicago.edu, with “Postdoctoral application: Neurom.” in the subject line (PDF attachments only). More information can be found here. 

Description: The NSF QuBBE QLCI Administrator will assist with organizing, developing and coordinating the non-research components of this project (team coordination, external advisory committee’s meetings, community engagement, education, training, and workforce development, seminar series, reporting, and outreach). Responsibilities include communicating with faculty, postdocs, students, participants and staff to ensure that QLCI activities proceed. The Administrator will serve on the QLCI Executive Committee alongside faculty. The role requires a strong skillset in project administration and management, and the ability to adapt to a changing set of assignments and tasks associated with the initiatives the QLCI. The individual will work closely with the QLCI Director and Executive Committee on various projects and support a wide range of QLCI Activities. 

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Description: The KouBit Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has multiple postdoc positions available for experimental research on novel superconducting qubits. We have positions available for developing protected qubits using Al-based superconducting devices, investigating semiconductor-superconductor hybrid qubits, and developing scanning probes using superconducting devices. Experience with microwave frequency and/or cold-temperature measurements is beneficial for this position.

How to apply: To apply, email Angela Kou at akou@illinois.edu.

Description: The Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has an immediate postdoc opening for ion trap testbed experiments. This project aims to develop a distributed ion trap quantum processor using 88Sr+ ions. There is also an opportunity to work part-time on a Yb optical tweezer experiment. Candidates with experience in experimental AMO physics are encouraged to apply by contacting Brian DeMarco. IQUIST researcher Mikael Backlund is also interested in hiring postdocs for research in quantum science. 

How to apply: For the ion trap test bed postdoc position, contact Brian Demarco at bdemarco@illinois.edu. For the postdoc position in quantum science, contact Mikael Backlund at mikaelb@illinois.edu. 

Description: The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the areas of AMO or quantum physics, either theory or experiment. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with existing quantum research at UW-Madison, within the Wisconsin Quantum Institute (WQI) and the HQAN and Q-NEXT quantum centers, with the UW Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), and with external research centers.  

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Description: The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the areas of experimental or theoretical condensed matter physics. Successful candidates will connect with existing Departmental research activity in the fields of solid-state quantum information processing, strongly correlated materials, biomaterials, mesoscopic devices and quantum transport, low-dimensional electronic systems, quantum many-body physics, and topological materials.  

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Description: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in condensed matter theory at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The appointment will be for two years, with possibility of renewal for a third year contingent on funding and progress made. The start date is expected to be Fall 2023 but is negotiable. The successful candidate will work under the joint supervision of Prof. Alex Levchenko and Prof. Ilya Esterlis. Topics of current interest include (but are not limited to): (1) superconductivity in both conventional and unconventional systems, including the interplay between anomalous metallic behavior and superconductivity; (2) properties of the two-dimensional electron gas at intermediate and strong coupling, including Wigner crystal and related phases; (3) optical probes of condensed matter systems; e.g., exciton response in transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructures, nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center sensing, etc. Applicants are also encouraged to interact with other members of the condensed matter theory group and conduct independent research. Minimal expectations include completion of the PhD by the start date of the appointment and demonstration of proficiency in carrying out research in theoretical condensed matter physics through research publications and/or presentations. To apply, please submit a CV with publication list and a brief research statement (not more than 2 pages in length) to the application form. Applicants should also arrange for at least two letters of reference sent to the same address. The review of applications will start in late December and continue until the position is filled.

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The Goldsmith Group at University of Wisconsin-Madison is whirring for multiple Postdoctoral positions. Research Scientist position are currently available for scientists interested in: Molecular Quantum Optics, Photonics-Enhanced Molecular Spectroscopy, and Single-Molecule Spectroscopy.

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Description: 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.

How to apply: To apply, email Mark Saffman at msaffman@wisc.edu.

Description: The Equipment/Hardware Engineer reports to the Director of Production and provides hands-on assistance in designing, assembling, and modifying equipment used in the development, use, and maintenance of the company’s R&D laboratory and its pilot manufacturing line for making semiconductor grade diamond materials and for carrying out the tasks associated within the company’s federal R&D projects. This position can be part-time or full-time.

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Location: East Lansing or Lansing, MI

Description: The Process Engineer reports to the Chief Scientist and provides hands-on assistance in designing and carrying out processes used in the development, use, and maintenance of the company’s pilot manufacturing line for making semiconductor grade diamond materials and for carrying out the tasks associated within the company’s federal R&D projects. This position can be part-time or full-time.

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Location: East Lansing or Lansing, MI

Description: The Process Technician provides hands-on assistance in carrying out one or more processes used to fabricate current and develop new high-performance crystalline diamond materials. This position can be part-time or full-time.

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Location: East Lansing or Lansing, MI

Description: HRL Laboratories, LLC in Malibu, CA is recruiting outstanding scientists and engineers for exciting long-term projects at the frontier of quantum science and technology. In particular, HRL seeks candidates who want to work in an industrial laboratory setting on research and development of spin-qubit devices operated at cryogenic temperatures for quantum computing applications, and in the fields of cavity optomechanics, atomic physics, or quantum optics for the design and prototype of the next generation of sensing and timing instruments. Individuals at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. level who have completed rigorous training in physics, applied physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply to join the team at HRL. Multiple positions for experimentalists and engineers are available across architecture, design, and execution in both spin-qubit and quantum optics areas. Specific areas include developing cryogenic hardware for signal delivery and developing characterization techniques for arrays of spin qubits. Previous experience with low noise signals, quantum devices, and cryogenics is desirable, but good scientific communication skills, a team mentality, and a natural scientific curiosity are required.

How to apply: Visit https://quantum.hrl.com/ for more information and follow links to open positions.

Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL Laboratories, LLC in Malibu, CA is recruiting outstanding scientists and engineers for exciting long-term projects at the frontier of quantum science and technology. In particular, HRL seeks candidates who want to work in an industrial laboratory setting on research and development of spin-qubit devices operated at cryogenic temperatures for quantum computing applications, and in the fields of cavity optomechanics, atomic physics, or quantum optics for the design and prototype of the next generation of sensing and timing instruments. Individuals at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. level who have completed rigorous training in physics, applied physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply to join the team at HRL. A variety of positions are available in areas including CAD layout, semiconductor device design, electron microscopy and failure analysis, and data-driven yield engineering. Experience with semiconductor nanofabrication processes and data analysis is desired.   

How to apply: Visit https://quantum.hrl.com/ for more information and follow links to open positions.

Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL is seeking a Ph.D.-level theoretical/computational staff scientist to evaluate the potential performance and application viability of quantum networks, in the contexts of distributed quantum computation, quantum communication, and/or quantum sensing.  This will involve significant computational work, as well as mathematical analysis, for the numerical evaluation of systems intended to distribute photonic and microwave entanglement.  We are looking for candidates keen to work collaboratively, both with our partners (e.g. Q-NEXT) as well as internally with experimentalists. This is in addition to other open roles for theorists, experimentalists, software developers, and engineers available at http://quantum.hrl.com/careers.

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Location: ​​​​​​​Malibu, CA

Description: HRL seeks Ph.D. or post-doctoral-level candidates ready to apply their knowledge of theoretical solid-state physics and quantum/many-body system simulations to solid-state multiqubit devices, and/or to apply quantum information theory to realistic qubit arrays.  Background in materials or device modeling, especially electronic structure or multiphysics simulations, and/or experience developing and running complex scientific codes in quantum or other contexts is desired. Internships in this area will also be considered for highly motivated candidates at any time. 

How to apply: Visit https://quantum.hrl.com/ for more information and follow links to open positions. 

Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL is hiring software engineers of all disciplines, including compiler developers, scientific programmers, data architects, web developers, and low-level firmware developers. Programming skill is our highest priority, regardless of academic or industrial background. Experience with different programming languages and paradigms preferred, and knowledge of theoretical computer science is a plus.  

How to apply: Candidates should write to Robert Smith at rssmith@hrl.com with an introductory letter and resume to be fast-tracked.

Location: Malibu, CA

Description: QuEra Computing is on a mission to build programmable neutral-atom quantum computers. We are looking for photonics engineers and scientists to help build a first-of-a-kind photonic system that will enable large-scale, individual control over hundreds of atoms for universal quantum computing. Candidates with a background in integrated photonics and optical systems are encouraged to apply.  

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Location: Boston, MA

Description: The Laser Engineer will be responsible for the manufacture and repair of a wide range of TOPTICA laser systems and optical subassemblies. Qualified applicants should have a degree in Physics, Optics/Photonics, or a related scientific discipline, prior experience and skill in hands-on work with cw and/or ultrafast lasers and optical techniques, be detail-oriented with a high standard of quality and be able to work independently and as a team player. Ideal candidate will be a driven, motivated, self-starter. 

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Location: Pittsford, NY

Description: Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and a pioneer in quantum computing control systems. Our products are used by the most ambitious scientists and engineers around the world. In 2018 we launched the first-ever commercial Quantum Computing Control System (QCCS) to help the quantum computing community reach its goal of impactful quantum computers. As an Application Scientist, you will be part of our marketing and sales team in Boston. With the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to solve new technical challenges, you will be making a significant contribution to the success of our fast-growing company. This is a great chance to transition directly from an academic path into a role within a dynamic company environment that allows you to stay at the cutting edge of technology.  

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Location: Boston, MA