Post doctoral position in Advanced Fabrication of chip-based qubit platforms

The Molecular Foundry (MF) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (https://foundry.lbl.gov/) and Novo Nordisk Quantum Computing Program (NQCP)/Quantum Foundry are collaborating on advancing superconducting and semiconducting quantum computing platforms towards scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing. This position is for a postdoctoral researcher who will perform work at Berkeley on improving qubits and related quantum processor performance with a particular focus on material quality/choice and novel fabrication and packaging development.

Responsibilities:

• Perform device fabrication, device and materials characterization as well as analysis
• Develop novel fabrication and characterization methods, e.g. utilizing in-situ characterization and fabrication techniques, advanced chip designs
• Document and communicate results of work in peer-reviewed-journal publications and in oral presentations, including participation in meetings, conferences, and reviews.
• Be a link between MF and NQCP to increase collaboration and advancement of the above platforms

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science or a related field
• Strong experience with fabrication and characterization of e.g. above-mentioned qubit platforms
• Strong interest in understanding the material science aspects of qubit performance
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with students and postdocs at Berkeley and NQCP
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Sangeeth Kallatt [email protected] and Peter Krogstrup [email protected] at NQCP or Adam Schwartzberg [email protected] at MF.

This is a full-time, 3-year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.

The position is open from 1 November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The employment is at University of Copenhagen, but the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LNBL) will be the research host.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Terms and conditions are negotiated with University of Copenhagen.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 11 September 2024, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.