Description

This fellowship opportunity supports postdoctoral researchers to conduct precision measurement and control of complex molecular quantum systems using advanced light-matter probes. The research group specializes in infrared frequency comb and cavity Fourier transform microwave spectroscopies, techniques ideal for studying molecular vibrational, rotational, and spin degrees of freedom at the individual quantum-state level. The work combines these spectroscopic methods with reactive molecule sources and advanced cooling techniques such as supersonic expansion and cryogenic buffer gas cooling to investigate elusive and exotic molecules.

The experimental research is complemented by sophisticated quantum chemical theoretical methods developed in-house. This integrated approach enables addressing scientific challenges across multiple fields including quantum measurement science, ultracold molecules, atmospheric chemistry, astrochemistry, molecular magnetism, and fundamental physics.

The fellowship is hosted at the Physical Measurement Laboratory, Quantum Physics Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado.