JPL
Technology
Postdoc:TrappedIonQuantumClocksandPrecisionTimingSystems
“Postdoc: Trapped Ion Quantum Clocks and Precision Timing Systems at JPL. Skills: Trapped ion systems, Quantum clocks, Precision timing. Conduct research in trapped ion quantum clocks. Develop and implement precision timing systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance state-of-the-art; Publish research findings
Industry & Context.
Experimental troubleshooting; Data analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Physics or related field, 5+ years of experience in trapped ion systems, Experience with laser systems, Experience with vacuum systems, Experience with RF electronics, Experience with control systems, Experience with data acquisition systems, Experience with quantum optics, Experience with atomic physics, Experience with precision timing systems, Experience with quantum information science, Experience with scientific programming, Experience with data analysis
Nice to Have
Experience with cryogenics, Experience with superconducting circuits, Experience with machine learning for control systems, Experience with quantum error correction, Experience with quantum algorithms, Experience with publications in peer-reviewed journals, Experience with presenting at conferences
What You'll Do.
Conduct research in trapped ion quantum clocks
Develop and implement precision timing systems
Design and build experimental apparatus
Operate and maintain laser systems
Operate and maintain vacuum systems
Develop and implement control systems
Develop and implement data acquisition systems
Analyze experimental data
Write research papers
Present research findings
Collaborate with research team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Research team collaboration
Communication Scope
Research presentations; Technical writing
Process & Methodology
Research project management
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