Quantum Networking Metrology Scientist
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Research Scientist, Physics -
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Physics
Period of Performance
October
15,2026-October
14,2027
Theselectedcandidatewillcontributetocutting-edgequantumcommunicationsandnetworkinginitiativesbysupportingexperimentalquantumsystems,laboratorydevelopment,precisionmeasurementactivities,data analysis,andtechnicalreporting.
Thispositionisidealforasenior-levelresearcherwithextensivehands-onexperienceinquantumphysics,quantumoptics,photonics,quantumcommunications,lasersystems,andexperimentalquantumhardware.
Duetothelaboratory-intensivenatureofthework,candidateslocatedwithincommutingdistanceof
Gaithersburg,Marylandarestronglypreferred.
- Supportthesetup,operation,stabilization,maintenance,anddocumentationofexperimentalquantumnetworkingandmetrologylaboratorycapabilities.
- Assistwithlaboratorytroubleshootingandoptimizationefforts.
Quantum Opticsand Photonics
- Performexperimentalworkinvolvinglasers,photons,opticalpaths,polarizationcontrol,interference,entanglement,andquantum-statemeasurements.
- Assistinthedevelopment,testing,characterization,andoptimizationofentangledphotonsourcesandmeasurementsystems.
- Assistwithopticalcavitycharacterization,phase-sensitivemeasurements,andrelatedmetrologyactivities.
- Developtestplans,measurementapproaches,experimentalcontrols,anddatacollectionmethodologies.
- Preparetechnicalreports,laboratoryprocedures,progress reports,findings,presentations,andsupportingdocumentation.
- WorkcloselywithNISTresearchers,laboratorypersonnel,andprojectleadershiptoensurealignmentwithprogramobjectivesandresearchpriorities.
Ph.D.inQuantum
Physics,Physics,Applied Physics,Optical Physics,Quantum Information Science ,oracloselyrelateddiscipline
Hands-onexperienceworkinginresearchlaboratoryenvironmentsinvolvingquantumoptics,photonics,lasers,detectors,opticaltables,orprecisionmeasurementsystems
Experiencesupportingordevelopingexperimentalquantumhardware,optical systems,entangledphotonsystems,orlaser-basedapparatus
Technical WritingAbilitytoproduceclearscientificreports,technical documentation,findings,and recommendations
Communication SkillsStrongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytointeracteffectivelywithfederalresearchersandtechnicalstakeholders
Location RequirementAbilitytoworkprimarilyonsitein Gaithersburg,Maryland
Preferred Qualifications- Quantummetrologyandprecisionmeasurementscience
- Timeandfrequencymeasurementsystems
- Ultra-stablelasersandopticalcavitysystems
- Laserlinewidthreductionandphase-sensitivemeasurementtechniques
- Fiber-opticandfree-spaceopticalcommunicationsystems
- Python,MATLAB,LabVIEW,Mathematica,orsimilarscientificcomputingenvironments
- PreviousexperiencesupportingNIST,nationallaboratories,universities,orfederallyfundedresearchprograms
- Technicalpublications,peer-reviewedresearch,scientific presentations,orjournal-quality reporting
- Theidealcandidateisaseniorquantumresearcherwithdeepexperimentalexpertiseinquantumoptics,quantumcommunications,andprecisionmeasurementscience.
$101.20-$104.50/hour
Annualized EquivalentApproximately $210,496-$217,360(basedon2,080hours)
Security ClearanceNoactiveclearancerequired.
CandidatemustbeeligibletocompleteallNISTaccess,badging,andonboardingrequirements.
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