Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research on microscopically controlled quantum systems of neutral atoms for quantum simulation, metrology, and quantum information at NIST.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a NIST Research Adviser prior to application.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs, supports postdoctoral researchers to conduct advanced research on precisely controlled quantum systems of neutral atoms confined in microscale optical potentials. The research focus includes applications in quantum many-body physics, quantum simulation, precision metrology (such as optical atomic clocks), and quantum information science.
The research is hosted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specifically within the Physical Measurement Laboratory's Quantum Physics Division located in Boulder, Colorado. The program provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading scientists, including advisers like Dr. Adam M Kaufman.
Key research themes include ultracold atoms, optical tweezers, single-atom fluorescence microscopy, and the development of quantum systems for enhanced measurement and simulation capabilities.
