NSA Epitaxial Materials for Quantum Information Science
LPS seeks post-docs with MBE, materials synthesis, or device experience to research epitaxial Josephson junctions, quantum devices, and topological heterostructures for quantum information science.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $86,335 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance available; typical fellowship duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral and senior researchers are invited to conduct advanced research on epitaxial materials for quantum information science at the NSA Laboratory for Physical Sciences, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; requires Ph.D. prior to tenure; applicants must contact Research Adviser before applying.
Description
This postdoctoral fellowship opportunity is offered by the National Security Agency (NSA) at the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) in College Park, MD. The focus is on epitaxial materials research relevant to quantum information science, including:
- Epitaxial Josephson junctions
- Superconductor-semiconductor quantum information devices
- Epitaxial topological heterostructures
The LPS molecular beam epitaxy group is interdisciplinary, comprising materials scientists, electrical engineers, and physicists. Candidates with expertise in molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), materials synthesis and characterization, or prototype device design and cryogenic testing are encouraged to apply.
Awardees will have full access to:
- Five molecular beam epitaxy systems
- A state-of-the-art clean room for device fabrication
- Advanced lithographic and microscopy tools
- Extensive materials characterization capabilities, including cryogenic testing down to millikelvin temperatures
LPS benefits from close ties with the University of Maryland and collaborations with academia and national laboratories.
