Quantum Enhanced Rydberg Atom Sensors - NIST
A postdoctoral fellowship to develop quantum-enhanced Rydberg atom sensors at NIST, aiming to surpass fundamental sensitivity limits using advanced quantum techniques.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2026 | August 2026
Funding Amounts: $82,764 annual base stipend + $3,000 travel allowance; 1-year appointment, renewable
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship at NIST to develop quantum-enhanced Rydberg atom sensors using advanced quantum techniques to surpass fundamental sensitivity limits.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and postdoctoral status required; research based in Boulder, CO.
Description
This postdoctoral fellowship supports research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder, CO, focused on advancing Rydberg atom-based sensors beyond the quantum shot noise limit. The project leverages quantum-enhanced light and squeezed atom techniques to improve measurement sensitivity, with applications in electric field calibration, power sensing, voltage standards, and communications. The selected researcher will explore multiple quantum-based approaches in atomic vapors, contributing to both the fundamental science and practical capabilities of quantum sensors.
