Post Doc Research Fellow
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Job Description
Salary/Position Classification
- $48000 dependent on experience Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite the Grand Forks ND campus.
Purpose of Position
The Department of Physics and Astrophysics is seeking a 12month postdoctoral research fellow to conduct research in experimental quantum optics. The initial appointment will be for one year and is fulltime and benefitted with potential for renewal for a second year pending annual review of performance and continued availability of funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design assemble and perform quantum optics experiments with heralded single photons.
- Characterize and maintain lasers optical detectors and other laboratory equipment.
- Implement models of photon propagation and nonlinear optics using python.
- Analyze results with PI and draft manuscripts for publication and proposals for external grants.
- Present research at conferences.
- Mentor junior team members.
Required Competencies
- Familiarity with optical benchtop experiments laser systems and optical detectors
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Desire to solidify a research career in optics and establish and independent research
direction
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. in experimental quantum optics or related field
- Demonstrated evidence of publishing in peerreviewed journals
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Have research experience in at least one of the following topics 1 photon pair sources 2 quantum key distribution 3 nonlinear frequency conversion 4 fiber optics 5 interferometry 6 freespace optical communication
- Research background in optics
- Programming experience (python preferred Fortran LabView)
- Experience with hardware control hardware programming
- Experience with CAD (Inventor Solidworks) fabrication
To Apply
To assure full consideration applications must be received by 03/15/2025 and include the following materials:
- Submit the name and contact information for 1 reference (ideally PhD advisor)
- Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit
official transcripts upon hire.
Position is open until filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
