Postdoctoral Appointee - Superconducting Single-Photon Devices

Job overview

Compensation is $72,879–$121,465 per year. The Postdoctoral Appointee - Superconducting Single-Photon Devices for Quantum Information Science is an onsite role based in Lemont, IL. in the posting. This role supports the High Energy Physics, X-ray Science, and Materials Science divisions in advancing quantum networking and computing technologies. The role focuses on the design, fabrication, and characterization of superconducting devices, including nanowire single-photon detectors and multiplexed readout systems. The appointee will conduct low-noise cryogenic measurements and refine fabrication processes to achieve high detection efficiency for quantum information science applications.

What you'll do

• Design and fabricate superconducting devices using high kinetic inductance materials.
• Develop and characterize superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors.
• Implement scalable readout architectures for nanowire arrays.
• Perform low-noise cryogenic measurements to assess device performance.
• Refine fabrication processes and readout circuit designs based on characterization results.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lemont il

argonne national laboratory

postdoctoral

physics

quantum information science

superconducting devices

nanofabrication

cryogenics

research

onsite

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance.

Why this role

Access to world-class research infrastructure including dilution refrigerators and the Center for Nanoscale Materials.

About the employer

Argonne National Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.