Postdoctoral Researcher - Quantum Device Physics for Rare-Event Searches

Job title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Quantum Device Physics for Rare-Event Searches

About the Role The Quantum Sensing and Rare-Event Detection Group in the Department of Physics at Syracuse University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in quantum device physics for fundamental particle physics and quantum information science. The successful candidate will contribute to a new program designing, fabricating, and characterizing superconducting quantum devices and integrating them into dark matter and neutrino detectors, with opportunities for collaboration across national laboratories and academia.

What You'll Do

• Conceive, design, and conduct experiments on superconducting sensors and related devices.
• Perform data analysis and simulations; report and publish results.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the group.
• Collaborate with external teams at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (device fabrication, RF readout) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (materials development); participate in joint meetings and occasional travel for experimental campaigns.

What We're Looking For

• Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related field (awarded within the past 5 years).
• Experience in at least one of the following: superconducting device physics, cryogenic measurements, quantum sensing, solid-state detectors, RF/microwave systems, dark matter detection, neutrino physics, or cosmology.
• Strong interest in both fundamental particle physics applications and quantum device science.
• Ability to work collaboratively across institutions.

Nice to Have

• Prior record conducting experimental research in low-temperature physics, quantum devices, or particle detector instrumentation.
• Experience with microwave electronics, device modeling, or nanofabrication.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $62,400 – $70,000 annually.
• On-campus position with opportunities for collaboration, travel, and engagement with a broader quantum sensing and particle physics community. Affiliated with the Syracuse Institute for Quantum and Information Science. Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity employer and part of SEIU, Local 200United.