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Researcher/Scientist IV-James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences

Employer
University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Salary
DOE
Closing date
Oct 1, 2022

Job Details

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is seeking a candidate for a PI-eligible senior experimentalist research scientist, who will lead and oversee a substantial experimental project on quantum repeater development within the NSF-funded Center for Quantum Networks. The ideal candidate would have a strong graduate research experience in quantum non-linear optics with a focus on squeezed light generation and manipulation. A strong background in quantum information, especially continuous variable quantum optics, and prior experimental background in spin-qubits (such as color centers in diamond) are strongly desirable. The successful candidate should hold, by the time of employment, a Ph.D. degree in Optics, Physics/Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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To apply please visit: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/11170?c=arizona Search Req11170

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Engage in experimental research in quantum enhanced photonic information processing with applications to continuous variable quantum information processing, with minimal supervision.
  • Participate in scholarly discussions with colleagues on new ideas and concepts, work closely with theorists and experimentalists, author journal papers and conference articles, participate in government review meetings, and give talks and seminars on technical topics.
  • The candidate will have the opportunity, if they wish, to participate in writing grant proposals for new projects.
  • Supervise undergraduate/MS/PhD students.
  • Additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate should hold, by the time of employment, a Ph.D. degree in Optics, Physics/Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated scientific and technical experience in some of the aforementioned areas.

Company

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

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