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Postdoctoral Research Associate at Adamas Nanotechnologies, Inc.

Overview:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge translational research in quantum sensing for biomanufacturing
• Full time, 12-18 month fixed term. Located near the Research Triangle Park (RTP) Raleigh, NC.
• Gain industrial experience while maintaining opportunity to publish

Location: Raleigh, NC USA

Categories: Physics; Optics; Nanomaterials

Sector: Industrial

Work Function: Postdoctoral Research

Preferred Education: Doctorate

About the opportunity

Adamas Nanotechnologies, Inc. welcomes applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead R&D relating to the use of nanoscale particle sensors for biological sensing. During this yearlong appointment, you will work on the building of instrumentation to measure/characterize individual cells, nanoparticles, and other materials. The workplace is uniquely research-focused with immediate commercial potential. Applicants will gain experience in a commercial environment with customer-facing needs, while still leading cutting-edge research including the opportunity to publish.

Main responsibilities:

• Design, build, and use optical microfluidic equipment for sensing applications based on diamond nanoparticles containing nitrogen-vacancy centers
• Specific tasks include the design, simulation, calculation, and construction of electro-optical experiments and prototypes; data collection and analysis; presentation of the results to team members
• Additional job functions include writing invention disclosures, writing proposals, publishing papers, attending and presenting at conferences, and briefing potential customers

About you

Successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics/Engineering/Biology or related field with experience in optics and instrument construction. Our values include integrity, diligence, creativity, and respect which will be implicit to successful applicants. Communication skills and openness should be strong. Moreover, there must be a desire to learn new technologies based upon past knowledge and a flexibility to change and manage differing projects.

The following specific knowledge/skills will be valued:

• Analog and digital electronics
• Optics
• Radiofrequency/microwave engineering
• Advanced programming (LabView, C/C++, python), data acquisition, signal processing, and control systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• NV-diamond spectroscopy experience
• Nanomaterial laboratory experience
• Microfabrication
• Cell culture and good biological technique
• Microfluidics (assembly and operation)

Qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a short description of their qualifications.

Quantum Physicist (Full Time)

Adámas Nanotechnologies is seeking a quantum optics experimentalist with a background in atomic, molecular, and optical physics to join our team. The primary role will be to advance and maintain our materials characterization infrastructure for diamond production, in addition to contributing to ongoing and future projects on commercialization of quantum sensors based on color centers in diamond.  Responsibilities in this hands-on role include implementation of the following characterization techniques to assess the quality of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond: optically detected magnetic resonance, T1 relaxometry, quantum coherence (T2) measurements. Along with implementation of the quantum characterization infrastructure, the candidate will participate in the optimization of the sensing properties of quantum diamond material. Eventually, it is expected that the candidate will lead development and engineering of novel quantum devices based on color centers in diamond in collaboration with our partners from industry and academia. Well-fitting candidates will have a strong drive towards both fundamental scientific research in addition to interest in entrepreneurial activities. Successful characteristics desired include being solution-oriented, organized, self-motivated, detailed, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. 

Minimum Qualifications and Technical Skills: 

• Ph.D. in optical, quantum physics, applied physics and engineering, or similar. 
• Analog and digital electronics
• Advanced programming (LabView, C/C++, python), data acquisition, signal processing, and control systems
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and flexibility to change from one project to another quickly

Ideal Technical Skills: 

• NV-diamond spectroscopy experience
• Nanomaterial laboratory experience
• Radiofrequency/microwave engineering
• Lasers (CW and pulsed)
• Proficiency in engineering design (solidworks or sismilar) and simulation software (device and optical system).
• Expertise areas: quantum optics, quantum entanglement, integrated photonics, optical metrology, and optical spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, RF/magnetic engineering

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, perform, and analyze optics/optoelectronics/photonics experiments to develop cutting edge diamond materials for sensing, timing, navigation, and communication
• Specific tasks include the design, simulation, calculations, and construction of electro-optical experiments and prototypes; data collection and analysis; presentation of the results to team members
• Additional job functions include writing invention disclosures, writing proposals, publishing papers, attending and presenting at conferences, and briefing internal and external customers

Requirements: US citizenship or green card holding.  

Position level: Post-doctoral Researcher with pathway to transition to Quantum Metrology Group Principal Scientist based on skills and experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Adamas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.