Tech Staff - Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group

Key Skills

Automation, Quantum computing

Job Description

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Group 89—Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group

The Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group conducts quantum information science research from a shared foundation of innovative control-signal design, outstanding fabrication tools, and well-equipped measurement infrastructure. The group has a broad range of experimental and prototyping activities. The group's quantum information science activities include the development of superconducting and trapped-ion qubits and quantum sensing with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. In addition, the group has robust capabilities in classical superconducting circuits, complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) design and fabrication, and integrated photonics. These component technologies are used in synergy with quantum information science demonstrations, as well as in standalone applications that include beyond-CMOS circuit technologies, energy-starved sensors, compact optical communication and laser radar transceivers, and microwave photonic signal processing.

The MIT-LL Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group seeks highly motivated researchers within the field of quantum information science to pursue the development of advanced technologies in the area of quantum information processing with individual atomic ions. Near-term research is focused on methods to enhance the fidelity of quantum operations, to control arrays of ions, to increase system robustness, and to advance trapped-ion computing, sensing, and time-keeping. Key technologies of current and future interest include integrated electronics and photonics and explorations of noise affecting trapped ions. Activities may include operation of cryogenic UHV systems and associated lasers and control electronics for trapping, cooling, and quantum-logical manipulation and spectroscopy of individual atomic ions, as well as design, simulation, testing, and validation of ion-trap-integrated devices. Participation in program development in this and related areas is also possible.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in physics or related field and at least five years performing research in experimental atomic physics and/or quantum information processing with a desired focus on quantum control of ions/atoms. Experience with atomic laser cooling and trapping, trapped-ion techniques, UHV systems, cryogenic apparatus, laser systems and optics, integrated technologies, and experimental automation and control is preferred.