Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. The Quantum Technologies team in MPA-Q is looking for a postdoc researcher to join us in the area of experimental atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics. Your first project, as part of our effort to develop various quantum sensors with ultracold atoms, will be to realize a highly sensitive rotation sensor with an atomtronic SQUID. Your second project will be to develop a quantum sensor measuring gravity gradients with a waveguide atom interferometer for the application in gravity imaging and gravity survey.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Physics earned within the last five years or soon to be completed
• Strong background in experimental AMO physics
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Research experience in ultracold atomic physics
• Background in quantum sensors and atom interferometers

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