Post-Doctoral Researcher - Superconducting Quantum Sensors for Neutrino Physics, Dark Matter, and Rare Isotopes
Core
Develop superconducting sensors and scalable cryogenic readout for neutrino and dark matter experiments, leading research thrusts in characterization, readout, and integration.
Role type
Post-doctoral researcher (physics/quantum engineering)
Builds
Cryogenic experiments for neutrino physics, dark matter searches, and rare isotope studies
Domain
Quantum physics, particle physics, cryogenics
Required skills
superconducting sensor fabrication and characterization, cryogenic system operation, microwave SQUID multiplexing, RFSoC-based readout, dilution refrigerator operation, low-background techniques
Preferred skills
experience with STJs/TESs/MMCs/KIDs, microwave SQUID readout, vector network analyzers, RFSoC platforms (QICK), sensor packaging/wirebonding, electromagnetic simulation (HFSS/SONNET/COMSOL)
Technologies
SQUID, RFSoC, dilution refrigerators, vector network analyzers, QICK, HFSS, SONNET, COMSOL
Responsibilities
Characterize superconducting tunnel junctions and transition-edge sensors; Develop microwave SQUID multiplexing and RFSoC-based readout; Operate the group's dilution refrigerator; Collaborate with NIST, PNNL, LLNL, Yale, MIT, Northwestern, and UC Berkeley; Mentor PhD and master's students; Publish results and present at conferences
Seniority
Post-doctoral researcher
