Postdoctoral Researcher - Quantum Device Physics Rare-Event Searches

Postdoctoral Researcher - Quantum Device Physics for Rare-Event Searches

The Quantum Sensing and Rare-Event Detection Group in the Department of Physics at Syracuse University, led by Prof. Caleb Fink, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the area of quantum device physics for applications in fundamental particle physics and quantum information science (QIS). The successful candidate will contribute to a new research program focused on the design, fabrication, and characterization of superconducting quantum devices and their integration into dark matter and neutrino detectors.

Projects include:

• Development of cavity-coupled Cooper-pair transistor (cCPT)–based charge amplifiers for sub-electron sensitivity in rare-event searches.
• Continued development of SQUAT devices for novel sensing applications.
• Collaborative work on SPLENDOR, a modular narrow-gap semiconductor detector platform for light dark matter.
• Related projects at the interface of quantum sensing, condensed matter physics, and astroparticle physics.

Much of this work will be carried out in close collaboration with Stanford/SLAC and other national laboratory and university partners, providing opportunities for joint projects, travel, and engagement with a broader quantum sensing and particle physics community. The position is also affiliated with the Syracuse Institute for Quantum and Information Science, offering access to a vibrant network of researchers in quantum information science, condensed matter physics, and device engineering.

Qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a cover letter describing their qualifications and research interests, and the e-mail addresses of three references to the online position posting. Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. We welcome applications from individuals who bring a range of skills, background, experiences, and perspectives.