ORAU
Development of Single Cooper Pair Boxes for Quantum Computing and Photo-detectio
ORAU, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Development of Single Cooper Pair Boxes for Quantum Computing and Photo-detection
Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code:
0044-NPP-MAR26-JPL-TechDev
Application Deadline:
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Application Method:
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. For instructions and requirements see the NASA Postdoctoral Program website.
About the NASA Postdoctoral Program:
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented scientists, enabling them to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at NASA Centers, Headquarters, or affiliated institutes. Fellowships are 1-3 years, aiming to advance NASA missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, and more.
Description:
Our effort focuses on studying artificial two‑level quantum systems based on mesoscopic superconducting devices called Single Cooper Pair Boxes. Main objectives include:
Developing quantum bits for quantum computation as required by our funding agency
Using the same devices for high‑resolution photo‑detection across sub‑millimeter to X‑ray wavelengths
Designing a dispersive readout based on quantum capacitance, measuring the reflected RF carrier phase
Implementing frequency multiplexing to read out two SCBs simultaneously and searching for entanglement between the two quantum bits
Providing broad training in microfabrication, RF and low‑temperature techniques (milliKelvin range)
Exploring SCBs as detectors for radiation‑induced Cooper pairs, toward high‑sensitivity, spectral‑resolving broadband detectors compatible with multiplexed readout
Sample Publications:
"Characterization of a Differential Radio‑Frequency Single‑Electron Transistor", Applied Physics Letters 88:083506 (2006)
"Free Evolution of Superposition States in a Single Cooper Pair Box", Physical Review B 69:132504 (2004)
Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
Field of Science:
Technology Development
Advisors:
Pierre Echternach Email: Pierre.M.Echternach@jpl.nasa.gov Phone: 818-393-3563
Eligibility:
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status
Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and pending I-485 or I-589 forms
Doctoral Degree required
Qualifications:
Strong background in quantum physics, superconducting devices, and RF measurement techniques
Experience with microfabrication and low‑temperature experimentation
Excellent research proposal and analytical skills
Seniority Level:
Internship
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Government Administration
Contact:
npp@orau.org (for questions about this opportunity)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code:
0044-NPP-MAR26-JPL-TechDev
Application Deadline:
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Application Method:
All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. For instructions and requirements see the NASA Postdoctoral Program website.
About the NASA Postdoctoral Program:
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented scientists, enabling them to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at NASA Centers, Headquarters, or affiliated institutes. Fellowships are 1-3 years, aiming to advance NASA missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, and more.
Description:
Our effort focuses on studying artificial two‑level quantum systems based on mesoscopic superconducting devices called Single Cooper Pair Boxes. Main objectives include:
Developing quantum bits for quantum computation as required by our funding agency
Using the same devices for high‑resolution photo‑detection across sub‑millimeter to X‑ray wavelengths
Designing a dispersive readout based on quantum capacitance, measuring the reflected RF carrier phase
Implementing frequency multiplexing to read out two SCBs simultaneously and searching for entanglement between the two quantum bits
Providing broad training in microfabrication, RF and low‑temperature techniques (milliKelvin range)
Exploring SCBs as detectors for radiation‑induced Cooper pairs, toward high‑sensitivity, spectral‑resolving broadband detectors compatible with multiplexed readout
Sample Publications:
"Characterization of a Differential Radio‑Frequency Single‑Electron Transistor", Applied Physics Letters 88:083506 (2006)
"Free Evolution of Superposition States in a Single Cooper Pair Box", Physical Review B 69:132504 (2004)
Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
Field of Science:
Technology Development
Advisors:
Pierre Echternach Email: Pierre.M.Echternach@jpl.nasa.gov Phone: 818-393-3563
Eligibility:
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status
Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and pending I-485 or I-589 forms
Doctoral Degree required
Qualifications:
Strong background in quantum physics, superconducting devices, and RF measurement techniques
Experience with microfabrication and low‑temperature experimentation
Excellent research proposal and analytical skills
Seniority Level:
Internship
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Government Administration
Contact:
npp@orau.org (for questions about this opportunity)
#J-18808-Ljbffr