NIST Superconductive Electronics for Quantum Computing, Neuromorphic Computing, and RF Communications Metrology
NIST is developing high-speed, energy-efficient superconductive electronic circuits for quantum & neuromorphic computing, and RF communications.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
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: Postdoctoral fellowship to conduct research on superconductive electronics for quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and RF communications metrology at NIST.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens holding a doctoral degree within the last 5 years; research conducted onsite at NIST in Boulder, CO; requires prior contact with a NIST Research Adviser.
Description
This fellowship opportunity is offered through the NRC Research Associateship Programs at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specifically within the Superconductive Electronics (SCE) Group of the Communications Technology Laboratory’s Radio Frequency Technology Division. The program supports postdoctoral researchers to engage in cutting-edge research on superconductive electronic circuits with applications in:
- Quantum information science, including superconductive single-flux-quantum (SFQ) microwave circuits for qubit control and readout to enable fault-tolerant cryogenic quantum computers.
- Development of "hot qubits" operating at higher temperatures (up to 1 K) to facilitate more compact and cost-effective quantum computing systems.
- RF calibrations for quantum computing, including superconductive quantum circuits, calibration standards, and MEMS-based cryogenic microwave switch networks to support U.S. industry.
- Advanced superconductive digital computing devices, materials, fabrication, and cryogenic electrical measurements aimed at energy-efficient, high-speed computing.
- Quantum-based arbitrary waveform reference sources for wireless communications metrology, supporting standards for current and future technologies such as 5G and 6G.
The research environment provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading scientists, with the goal of advancing both fundamental knowledge and practical applications in superconductive electronics, quantum computing, neuromorphic computing, and RF communications.
