Mines

Post-Doctoral Researcher - Quantum Sensing for Fundamental Physics

Colorado

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$70kDetected 30 days ago

Computer VisionElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringCOMSOLResearchCollaborationMentoring

About the role

We seek a candidate to take a leading role in our broad experimental program, which includes the BeEST, RICOCHET, and Project 8 collaborations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Publish research results in peer-reviewed, high-level scientific or technical journals. - Present results at national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops.
HOW TO APPLY Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until filled.

Develop and lead new physics research directions within the scope of the BeEST, RICOCHET, and Project 8 experiments for neutrino physics and fundamental symmetries.
Interact with university, industry, and laboratory collaboration partners on various aspects of the technical and scientific components of the experiments, including occasional travel to NIST, UW Seattle, LLNL, PNNL, and France.
Engaging with a broad network of academic, government, and industry partners through the 'Elevate Quantum' regional ecosystem.

Demonstrated experience in mentoring junior researchers (e.g., graduate or undergraduate students).

Hands-on experience with superconducting sensors (e.g., TESs, STJs, MMCs, KIDs) or other cryogenic detectors.
Experience operating dilution refrigerators and managing cryogenic systems.
Proficiency in high-frequency/microwave measurements and RF electronics.
Experience with electromagnetic or multiphysics simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, SONNET, Microwave Office, COMSOL).
Knowledge of low-background physics techniques and/or low-threshold detector development.
For this role, that includes:
Free RTD Ecopass for regional bus and light rail transportation

Engineering a world of possibilities
Post-Doctoral Researcher - Quantum Sensing for Fundamental Physics
Kyle Leach and Prof.
Wouter Van De Pontseele.
Precision measurements of nuclear decay using superconducting tunnel junctions (BeEST).
Low-threshold cryogenic detectors for coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (RICOCHET).
Neutrino mass measurements using microwave sensing through Cyclotron Radiation Emission Spectroscopy (Project 8).
Exploring optical and AMO quantum technologies for rare event searches, such as levitating nanospheres for direct momentum measurements.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees.
Flexible health and dental care options (receive at a minimum with employee only coverage, $10,308 in medical benefits until July 1, 2026)
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution (you will receive 12% from Mines in a MDCP averaging $8,640 a year)
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

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