The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate specialized in experimental AMO physics, to begin May 1, 2025 and will be a 12-month appointment. This Post-Doctoral Research Associate will conduct research on trapped-ion quantum computing under the supervision of Dr. Matt Grau. The position is a two-year, restricted appointment, subject to funding, availability, and satisfactory progress.
Expertise with lasers
Experience with closed-cycle cryostats
Experience with ARTIQ or similar control system
Experience with Python, in particular QuTiP
bility and satisfactory progress.
PhD in the field of experimental AMO physics with a focus on trapped-ions, quantum computing, or precision measurement.
Please visit ODU Research Foundation website at http://researchfoundation.odu.edu; click on the employment tab and follow the link for position #25-029. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Job Responsibilities:
Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research as agreed upon with the PI.
Participate in the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication as co-author
Engaging in self-directed professional reading, developing contacts with colleagues, and attending seminars as directed by the faculty member.
PhD in the field of experimental AMO physics with a focus on trapped-ions, quantum computing, or precision measurement.

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