Quantum Optics Research Air Force Institute of Technology; AFIT

How To Apply

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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

AFIT-

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is offering post‑Master’s fellowships at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

As an ORISE Participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers working on quantum optics. Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain experience and advance your learning in activities such as:

• Collecting experimental data
• Analyzing results and simulating environments of interest
• Quantum information and sensing

Dayton, Ohio

AFIT is seeking appointments beginning in August or September 2025. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the chosen candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; internships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

The duration of these appointments will be 8‑12 weeks, with the possibility of extension for additional periods depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and participant availability.

You will receive a stipend to be determined by AFIT. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other provisions may include:

• Health insurance supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
• Relocation allowance
• Training and travel allowance

The Air Force Institute of Technology, located at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the Air Force’s graduate school of engineering and management and its institution for technical professional continuing education. As a component of Air University and Air Education and Training Command, AFIT is committed to providing defense‑focused graduate and professional continuing education and research to sustain the technological superiority of America’s air, space, and cyber forces.

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD, or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

The qualified candidate will have completed a master’s degree within the last five years and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following:

• Quantum optics experimentation

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records – upload a copy of a transcript for your current or most recent degree program that meets the disciplinary qualifications of the opportunity. For foreign degrees, a U.S. degree equivalency should be obtained from WES or similar evaluation organizations.
• One Recommendation – recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities and personal characteristics, and describe how they know you.

If you have questions, send an email to AIRFORCEu.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity (AFIT-) in the subject line of the email. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this opportunity listing.

Please do not send application materials to the email address above.

Leslie

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree:
  Master’s Degree received within the last 60 months
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.50
• Disciplines:
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Bio‑inorganic Chemistry
  • Bio‑organic Chemistry
  • Biophysical Chemistry
  • Chemistry (General)
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Sciences
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Theoretical Chemistry
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics
• Science & Engineering‑related