Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors
Job in
Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 91122, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
ORAU
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Research Scientist, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop superconducting nanowire single photon detectors (SNSPD) technology for applications in exoplanet transit spectroscopy, deep‑space laser communication, and quantum optics. Our research group is focused on advancing the performance of these detectors in every metric, including efficiency at mid‑infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths, active area, timing resolution, maximum count rate, dark count rate, and pixel count.
Qualifications- Doctoral degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Superconducting detector characterization and testing.
- Device nanofabrication.
- Development of detector readout electronics.
- Design and implementation of cryogenic detector instruments in field applications.
- Eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa, or an LPR, asylee, or refugee with a valid EAD and pending I‑485/I‑589.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California.
AdvisorMatt Shaw – mattshawa.gov
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