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Postdoctoral Scholar, Quantum Optics/Optomechanics

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004

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r**Postdoctoral Scholar, Quantum Optics/Optomechanics**

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r**Location:** MIRA

r**Regular/Temporary:** Regular

r**Job ID:** 608158

r**Full/Part Time:** Full-Time

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Special Information

This position is subject to the availability of funding. The

incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal

notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility

with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are

rare.

Job Description

Postdoctoral Scholar: Quantum Optics/Optomechanics.

The Behunin group seeks an energetic postdoctoral scholar to help

develop new spin-optomechanical systems. The Postdoctoral Scholar will;

perform spectroscopy on optomechanical devices, (2) operate

cryostats, (3) develop new optical coupling techniques, (4) simulate

device physics, and (5) help oversee graduate research assistants. The

position term will be for 1 year, and renewable for up to two more years

based on performance.

Research - 75%

Experiment design and simulation. Measurements including heterodyne, radio frequency, and optical

spectroscopy.

Coding control and automation of experiments. Analysis of data.

Writing/Presenting/Reporting - 10%

Writing scientific articles. Presenting results at conferences, seminars, or colloquia. Provide assistance to PI for reporting purposes.

Mentorship - 10%

Provide guidance for graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

Other - 5%

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in physics, optics or optical engineering by date of

appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have one or more of the listed expertise: Classical and/or quantum optics Cryogenics Experimental optomechanics Demonstrated excellent communication, organization and interpersonal

skills.

Experience with experiment automation. Precision optical detection including but not limited to balanced

homodyne and heterodyne detection.

Expertise with VNAs, AWGs, and radiofrequency characterization. Knowledge of color center physics. Optical simulation, e.g., comsol, zemax. Experience operating cryogenic systems including closed cycle

cryostats and dilution refirgerators.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of physics, quantum physics and optics. Knowledge of the use of laboratory/field instruments and tools. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject

disciplines.

Skills

Skilled in experimental optical physics, fiber optics, precision

optical detection, and cryogenics.

Excellent communication skills. Organizational and project management skills. Leadership, coordination, and/or supervision skills. Data collection, processing and analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

Ability to work as part of a team. Highly motivated to perform research in a collaborative environment. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships. Communicates effectively. Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical

capabilities.

Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the

following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history

verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to

employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint

background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona,

NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that

assists employers with verifying new employees\' right to work in the

United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases

an [Annual Security

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The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The

report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most

recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and

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