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Principal Research Scientist

Cambridge, MA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-20 → 2026-07-31

Core

Manages and directs laboratory administrative personnel and researchers for a quantum optoelectronics and sensing group, executing grant administration and supervising graduate students/postdocs.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist (Research Administration & Supervision)

Builds

Quantum optoelectronic devices, ultra-sensitive sensors, and research programs

Domain

Quantum Science, Nanotechnology, Physics, Chemistry

Deliverable

research | client delivery

Required skills

grants management, project management, supervisory leadership, strategic planning, scientific writing, equipment procurement, technology transfer

Preferred skills

interdisciplinary collaboration, public communication, team coordination

Technologies

quantum mechanical principles, nanoscale electrical/optical/plasmonic devices, diamond color centers

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit scientific, financial, and administrative documents including grants and progress reports; monitor research project progress; develop research and financial plans; supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; facilitate technology transfer and patent applications; administer large project grants; disseminate laboratory safety protocols.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with supervisory duties

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