The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking multiple postdoctoral researchers to join their Quantum Nanophotonics group in Boulder, Colorado. The successful candidates will work on designing, fabricating, and testing a new type of superconducting single-photon detector called a superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD).
The research will focus on improving the basic understanding of superconductor device physics and developing next-generation SNSPDs for various applications in quantum optics, astronomy, and biomedical imaging. The positions will be based in NIST’s state-of-the-art 18,000 square foot cleanroom, which is dedicated to superconductor micro- and nano-fabrication.
Ideal candidates will have a PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, and expertise in one or more of the following areas: superconductivity, nanofabrication, cryogenics, microwave electronics, or optics. US citizenship is not required. Start dates are anticipated between April and December 2024. To apply, send a CV, publication list, and contact information for three references to Marty Stevens or Adam McCaughan at NIST.
Keywords: superconductivity, nanofabrication, cryogenics, optics, photon
