Quantum Circuits and Parametric Techniques in Quantum Information
This group studies superconducting quantum circuits and parametric techniques for manipulating quantum information, seeking applicants with diverse backgrounds.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity at NIST focusing on superconducting quantum circuits and parametric techniques for manipulating quantum information with applications in quantum computing.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a research adviser prior to application; NIST participates only in February and August review cycles.
Description
This fellowship opportunity is offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurement Laboratory, Applied Physics Division, located in Boulder, CO. The research group focuses on quantum information science, specifically on quantum measurement and parametric coupling using superconducting circuits at cryogenic temperatures.
The core research involves parametric techniques to manipulate quantum information in innovative ways, including the transfer, amplification, and tomography of quantum states in electromagnetic and electromechanical systems. Current research projects include the design and study of novel quantum-limited microwave amplifiers, quantum state synthesis, and quantum state transduction.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged, including expertise in quantum optics, microwave engineering, analog and digital electronics, digital communication, and microfabrication. The research is closely integrated with joint experiments involving leading scientists Ray Simmonds and John Teufel, emphasizing both fundamental science and practical applications relevant to global quantum computing efforts.
Keywords
Parametric amplification, quantum measurement, quantum computing, quantum information, quantum optics, cavity QED, cryogenics, microwave engineering, digital communication.
