Senior Research Scientist - Laboratory for Physical Sciences

Let me draw your attention to this opportunity for your talented students or postdocs. As you know, in our programmatic duties we enlist the help of technical consultants (or “SETAs”) in evaluating proposals, assessing technical progress, and creating new programs. I see a SETA position as both a great career option or a great alternative to a postdoc before going on to an academic career or a research/faculty position (myself and Mike Biercuk are just two examples). It’s a great opportunity for excellent scientists to get some technical breadth and learn about new things outside their specialty. 

The advertisement below is an example of the technical contractor positions that would support programs at LPS. We’re looking for a few so if you know anyone interested have them get in touch with me.

Charles Tahan, PhD, 

Physicist, Technical Director, Laboratory for Physical Sciences

ctahan@lps.umd.edu | 571.426.1429

SAIC is supporting research efforts to contribute to the advancement of quantum computing by combining strategic planning and technical analysis.

SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. Government.  Our 13,000 employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services.  The company is headquartered in McLean, Va.  For more information visit www.saic.com.  EOE, AA/ M/F/Vet/Disability

The work to be performed includes the assessment of research approaches, developing or evaluating integrated project schedules, concept of operations, test plans, test reports and other documentation.  Key duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Assisting with the oversight of high-risk, novel research programs, Providing support for the research and formulation of ideas and conducting background research preparing and presenting technical briefings and papers, performing and publishing technical analysis, interfacing with the research community to evaluate the feasibility of novel technologies.

Required Qualifications: Must be able to obtain TS clearance

Within the last 7 years

                Seven years’ experience researching theoretical and/or experimental quantum computing which may have been gained through internships, doctorial or post-doc studies.

Within the last 15 years

                A minimum of a PhD in physics with an emphasis on quantum research

Desired Qualifications

                Within the last 7 years a minimum of 4 years researching theoretical aspects of computing protocols with particular emphasis on quantum state validation and verification (e.g., randomized benchmarking or quantum state/process tomography)

(posting asks if the applicant is a US citizen, Y or N are the 2 options)

Friday, September 2, 2016