"NIWC - Graduate II (PHD) Quantum Illumination Radar Project Task 71-03-11022"

Job Details

NIWC - Graduate II (PHD) Quantum Illumination Radar Project Task 71-03-11022

Req No: 2022-14231

Category: Other

Type: Student

Salary: 25.90

Close Date: 12/31/2022

Overview

Under general direction, incumbents can be a PhD candidate or in a Master's degree program and able to perform at a high level.

This Statement of Work covers the need for analytical and technical support services from graduate (MS and/or PhD) student(s) in the field of Physics or EE or Math in support of scientific research and development projects at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific). The low temperature laboratory explores RF properties and investigate quantum-coherent signals of superconducting devices.

Development of microwave instrumentation and data acquisition for the Superconducting Quantum Electromagnetic Sensor project.

Responsibilities

4.1 The Contractor shall assist in:

• The student shall provide a bi-weekly report to the supervisor. The student should meet with supervisor, preferable in person, but email and telephone meetings are also accepted, to explain the results and accomplishments. When requested, the student should produce a written report of the work performed.
• Assist senior physicists on the design of quantum experiments at low temperature physics. In addition, the student may be asked to help in one of the following areas. There is no need for the student to be knowledgeable in the all the areas simultaneously, only one will suffice for the position.

4.2 Cryogenics

• Design of cryogenic probes for parametric amplifiers to operate in a dilution refrigerator
• Plan and execute tests at very low temperatures (15 mili-kelvin)
• Electrical interfaces and instrumentation for low temperature experiments
• Some classwork or practical experience on quantum information

4.3 Quantum Networking

• Work on network theory
• Laboratory work on microwave hardware

4.4 Quantum Applications

• Quantum coherence
• Quantum Signal to Noise ratios in different scenarios

4.5 Characterizing operational capability of the system as described in 3.1. 3.3 Submitting Monthly Status Reports

Qualifications

Graduate Student 2: Can be a PhD candidate or in a Master's degree program and able to perform at a high level. Must be able to accomplish a minimum of 90% of the task without supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Course Work: Basic physics coursework including quantum mechanics and or quantum science
• Basic understanding of Electrical Engineering
• Math and Calculus

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with MatLab and LabView is desired.
• Experience with instrumentation is a plus.
• Dilution refrigerator experience
• Quantum information experience

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• The COVID-19 vaccine is required by the CSU for all SDSU Research Foundation employees as a condition of employment. Should you be offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. Individuals who obtain an approved medical or religious exemption on file will be required to complete regular COVID-19 testing
• This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify
• This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week
• This position will remain open until filled
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer

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