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Postdoctoral Research Associate 25-029
Position Number:25-029
College or Other:College of Sciences
Department:
FT/PT Status:Full Time
  
Summary
The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate specialized in experimental AMO physics, to begin May 1, 2025 and will be a 12-month appointment. This Post-Doctoral Research Associate will conduct research on trapped-ion quantum computing under the supervision of Dr. Matt Grau. The position is a two-year, restricted appointment, subject to funding, availability, and satisfactory progress.

Expertise with lasers

Experience with closed-cycle cryostats

Experience with ARTIQ or similar control system

Experience with Python, in particular QuTiP 

bility and satisfactory progress.

PhD in the field of experimental AMO physics with a focus on trapped-ions, quantum computing, or precision measurement.

Please visit ODU Research Foundation website at http://researchfoundation.odu.edu; click on the employment tab and follow the link for position #25-029.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  

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Job Responsibilities:
Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research as agreed upon with the PI.

Participate in the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication as co-author

Engaging in self-directed professional reading, developing contacts with colleagues, and attending seminars as directed by the faculty member.


PhD in the field of experimental AMO physics with a focus on trapped-ions, quantum computing, or precision measurement.