Postdoctoral Fellow - Superconducting Quantum Devices

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The School of Physics is one of the leading Physics schools in Australia. It offers a world class undergraduate physics degree, as well as a postgraduate PhD research program for over 50 students. 33 academic staff conduct theoretical and experimental research in quantum physics, astrophysics, fundamental physics; and condensed matter physics.

The Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A or

B) is expected to design, fabricate and conduct testing of superconducting devices at cryogenic temperatures. This position will develop fabrication processes for scalable manufacturing of such superconducting qubits, amplifiers, and detectors and is part of the ARC Industrial Training and Transformation Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing. The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to contribute to team research, as well as student training within the field.

• Level A – ($113k - $121k) Level B – ($127k – $150k) - plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 2 years
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role reports Dr. Maja Cassidy and has no direct reports.

LEVEL A

• Conduct research on superconducting quantum devices, independently and as part of a team, including leading some areas of the project where the opportunity arises and where appropriate.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
• Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
• Help produce safe work procedures, risk assessments and other safety documentation for laboratory equipment and tasks relevant to the project.
• Train and certify students and staff on laboratory equipment relevant to the project.
• Develop fabrication processes and assist with the fabrication of superconducting quantum devices.
• Conduct microwave measurements of superconducting devices at extremely low (millikelvin) temperatures.
• Develop processes to enable high-yield and high-throughput production of superconducting quantum devices.
• Develop and apply custom-built software to control measurement instruments and to analyse experimental data.
• Operate and maintain dilution refrigerators.
• Operate, maintain and possibly help to install other closed-cycle (e.g. 1.5 Kelvin) cryostats.
• Develop measurement protocols to characterise the performance of superconducting devices.
• Coordinate activities with external (including industrial) collaborators/partners on the project.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

LEVEL B: (in addition to the above)

• Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team (as per the norms of the discipline).
• Establish a personal research portfolio and start developing independent research proposals.
• Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Participate as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications, or show evidence of active participation in research collaborations funded by competitive grants.
• Design research projects.
• Mentor and guide students and…