LQC Open Postions

We are hiring!

The Laboratory for Physical Sciences, located at the University of Maryland-College Park, is a unique organization where university, industry, and federal government scientists collaborate on research in advanced computer, sensing, and networking technologies. Working at LPS can take the form of government, UMD, and industry positions at multiple skill levels. See below for current opportunities.

Inquire about open positions at the LPS Qubit Collaboratory.  

LPS Lead Researcher/Principal Investigator Positions:

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The LPS Lead Research Scientist/Principal Investigator position is the leader of a technically focused team that is aligned with LQC research goals.  Lead Researchers/Principal Investigators are responsible for proposing budgets and setting the research team: research goals, milestones, and priorities; team member tasking; and reporting. Minimum requirements are:

        • Demonstrated experience leading an independent research team;
        • Ph.D. in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or relevant discipline;
        • Ability to apply expertise across a wide variety of technical problems;
        • Demonstrated experience in conducting original scientific research through peer reviewed publications;
        • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
        • U.S. Citizenship

Current open positions are:

        • Lead Research Scientist/Principal Investigator of experimental development of coherent measurement system for multi-qubit devices: Advance coherent measurements, gate protocols, and democratizing progress through development of a testbed prototype for spin-based semiconducting quantum dot quantum computing. Semiconductor coherent measurement experience required.
        • Lead Research Scientist/Principal Investigator of experimental research of superconducting-semiconducting hybrid qubit devices: Impact new and emerging qubit research in superconducting-semiconductor devices, and fundamental challenges at the intersection of superconducting and semiconducting qubits. Nanoscale fabrication background or fast coherent measurement expertise, and semiconductor qubit or superconducting qubit experience required.
        • Lead Research Scientist/Principal Investigator of quantum information science device theory: Apply deep expertise in the theory of qubits to solid-state systems based on spin qubits and superconducting quantum circuit qubits for quantum computing. Expertise in theory of qubit systems and condensed matter physics required.
        • Lead Research Scientist/Principal Investigator of computational research in quantum information science materials and devices: Apply deep expertise in computational methods to quantum device modeling and simulation relevant to semiconductor heterostructures, superconducting materials, super-semi-interfaces. Finite element and density functional theory experience required.

Postdoctoral Positions

The postdoctoral research position works with a lead researcher to conduct research as part of a technical team.  Research topics and scope of collaboration are dependent on the specific project.  Minimum requirements are:

        • Ph.D. in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or relevant discipline;
        • Ability to apply expertise across a wide variety of technical problems;
        • Demonstrated experience in conducting original scientific research through peer reviewed publications;
        • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Postdoctoral research opportunities to conduct research at LPS are through LPS National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Graduate Fellowships

The LPS QubitCollaboratory sponsors graduate student research associateships for research at LPS and our collaborators locations through the following programs:

Undergraduate and High School Opportunities

The LPS QubitCollaboratory sponsors student research experiences at LPS for undergraduate and high school students.  Students interested should contact us or apply through the following programs:

The LQC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women and members of minority groups. Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with UMD’s vaccination policy.