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Job Description
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov.
Department Description:
The Digital & Quantum Information Systems department conducts research into the analysis of digital information systems using formal tools such as model checkers, SMT solvers, and theorem provers, as well as research into how quantum phenomena can be harnessed to provide new capabilities in information processing, communications, and sensing. In addition, the department applies its expertise to solve problems in Sandia's mission space.
How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button at the top or bottom of this screen, follow the instructions to upload a resume, and complete the submission process to indicate your interest in this position. Job Description: Postdoctoral Appointee
Job Summary:
The successful applicant will work on the characterization and benchmarking of medium-scale quantum systems. Specifically, the applicant will develop and implement a suite of benchmarking and testing tools for evaluating the fidelity of a logical qubit consisting of approximately 10 physical qubits. The applicant will develop new techniques which are capable of discerning the dynamics of the logical qubit, with simultaneous goals of a) using these techniques to evaluate the work of other researchers, and b) providing the research community with feedback and assistance in the development of improved qubit systems. The Post-Doctoral Appointee Program is designed to recruit outstanding Ph.D. applicants to assist a line organization in meeting its mission objectives and to provide a professional technical work environment for the employee. The Ph.D. must have been conferred within one to five years prior to employment. These assignments are for a one-year period, with the option at management's discretion to serve no more than five additional one-year assignments.
Required:
* PhD in physics, physical chemistry, or relevant field. * Background in research in quantum information science.
Desired:
* Proven track record of publishing new and original research in quantum information science in peer-reviewed journals. * Background in modeling and simulation of the dynamics of qubits for various physical instantiations of qubits.
Security Clearance:
No clearance required. This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance. Sandia will conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record checks, and employment and education verifications. Further, employees in New Mexico must pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to the work site. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. If hired without a clearance, and one subsequently becomes required or you bid on positions that require a DOE-granted security clearance, a pre-processing background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for DOE-granted security clearances must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate DOE security clearance as required for the position.
Benefits:
At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website.
EEO Statement:
Equal opportunity employer/Disability/Vet/GLBT |
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