Title: NIST Seeks Research Associate for Quantum Sensor Development
NIST’s Quantum Sensors Division in Boulder, Colorado is looking for a full-time research associate to develop software, firmware, and algorithms for advanced cryogenic sensor arrays. These sensors have applications in astrophysics, cosmology, material science, nuclear security, and quantum information science.
The research associate will work on developing instruments using arrays of superconducting transition-edge sensors (TESs) and microwave kinetic inductance detectors (MKIDs) operating at milliKelvin temperatures. They will develop scientific software for instrument control and data processing, as well as firmware for modern hardware to implement multiplexing techniques.
The position involves developing algorithms to improve system performance, such as predictive signal reconstruction schemes. The research associate will work as part of a team to build and deploy instruments to various facilities. The work location is at NIST’s Boulder campus, with potential travel for conferences and experiments.
Key requirements include a letter of interest and CV with publication list submitted to douglas.bennett@nist.gov.
Keywords: Sensors, Multiplexing, Firmware, Algorithms, Superconducting
