Post Doctoral position in Trapped Ion Quantum Computing
The UMass Trapped Ions Lab is looking for a Post Doctoral Researcher to assist with the operation of a trapped ion quantum computer utilizing integrated photonics and cryogenic cooling with a brand new state-of-the-art cryogenic system.
Interested candidates should send an email with:
- Cover letter (1 page: research interests, motivation and background)
- CV (education, experience, skills, awards, publications)
Ph.D. position in Quantum Computing – Spring 2025
PhD positions are available to research trapped ion quantum computing in the UMass Trapped Ions Lab, through either the Electrical and Computer Engineering or Physics Departments at UMass Amherst. The UMass Trapped Ions lab designs, fabricates and tests trapped ion quantum information processors (QIPs) for quantum computing which utilize integrated photonics to address and control trapped ion qubits.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Strong background and interest in either:
Experimental atomic physics (quantum optics, laser spectroscopy/cooling)
-or-
Experimental photonics (fabrication/characterization) - University degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
- Experience with electronics (design/layout, assembly and debug of analog circuits)
- Experience with cold atoms/trapped ions or cryogenic vacuum systems is a plus
- Python, MATLAB or Lumerical
Interested candidates should send an email with:
- Cover letter (1 page: research interests, motivation and background)
- CV (education, experience, skills, awards, publications)
Tentative start date for new admissions to UMass: Spring 2025
(currently enrolled UMass students may be able to start earlier)
Undergraduate Opportunities – 2024-2025 academic year
We have many undergraduate students from ECE and Physics pursuing independent study and honor thesis projects in our lab. Possible projects:
- Laser/optical systems for spectroscopy and magneto-optical trapping
- Electronics for ion trap control
- RF circuits for optical modulation
- Photonics device simulation and measurements
- Software development and Python coding (ARTIQ)
- And many more possibilities to choose from…
If you are interested send an mail with a cover letter, CV and transcript.