[Remote] Postdoctoral Appointee – Quantum Magnetometry for High-Energy Physics

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance quantum sensor technologies for high-energy physics. The role focuses on developing, integrating, and validating nitrogen-vacancy diamond quantum magnetometry sensors for precision electromagnetic field mapping and future experimental applications.

Responsibilities

• The postdoctoral researcher will drive the integration of these sensors into microelectronic and photonic platforms, validate their performance in laboratory and operational testbeds, and contribute to developing scalable, field-ready modules for future experiments
• Design, synthesize, and characterize NV diamond sensors tailored for demanding experimental environments
• Develop and optimize next-generation diamond membrane quantum sensors to enable precision electromagnetic field mapping in HEP experiments

Skills

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field of Physics, Astronomy, or Quantum Engineering
• Considerable analytical skills are necessary to develop and improve techniques for data analysis
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and effective troubleshooting ability are required
• Ability to produce scientific reports, present ideas and proposals to scientists and engineers, and maintain proficiency in written and oral communication
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
• While these are not prerequisites for applying, prior experience with or a strong interest in any of the following areas will set candidates up for success: condensed matter and materials physics (specifically spin and detector physics), device synthesis, and quantum materials (including optics, photonics, spectroscopy, and optically active point defects)
• Also, familiarity with nanofabrication (optical and e-beam lithography), microwave engineering, hardware systems (detector setups, electronics, and NMR), or programming for data analysis and system modeling is a plus

Company Overview

Argonne National Laboratory conducts researches in basic science, energy resources, and environmental management. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.anl.gov/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Argonne National Laboratory has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.