Postdoctoral Fellow - Superconducting Quantum Devices

About This Role

This Postdoctoral Fellow will design, fabricate, and test superconducting devices at cryogenic temperatures, focusing on scalable manufacturing processes for quantum computing components.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and conduct testing of superconducting devices at cryogenic temperatures
• Develop fabrication processes for scalable manufacturing of superconducting qubits, amplifiers, and detectors
• Contribute to team research and student training within the field
• Conduct research on superconducting quantum devices, independently and as part of a team
• Create scholarly output recognized by peers
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels
• Develop and apply custom-built software to control measurement instruments and analyze experimental data
• Operate and maintain dilution refrigerators and other closed-cycle cryostats
• Develop measurement protocols to characterize the performance of superconducting devices

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related area
• Demonstrated track record in the operation of quantum devices/quantum hardware, especially at microwave frequencies and millikelvin temperatures
• Demonstrated track record in the fabrication and/or operation of superconducting quantum devices
• Demonstrated track record of performing measurements on quantum devices and characterization of their performance
• Demonstrated track record of operating dilution refrigerators and variable temperature insert (1.5 Kelvin) systems
• Commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments
• Ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision
• Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related area

Nice to Have

• Track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact (Level B)
• Capacity for research leadership (Level B)
• Significant involvement with the profession and/or industry (Level B)
• Ability to network effectively (Level B)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits