Position Summary

Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Quantum Optics and Laser Sciences

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, Experimental Physics
Appointment Status: Non-tenure track
Department: Department of Physics, Indiana University Bloomington
Location: Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A.

The Department of Physics at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position (experimentalist only). The project focuses on experimental design, optimization, and construction of entangled and/or squeezed states of light for a range of applications. The role also involves building and setting up various application end stations to be used for imaging, absorption/reflection spectroscopy, and other quantum sensing techniques.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Quantum Information Science, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field at the time of appointment (ABD candidates will be considered).
• Track records of scientific research with peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• High degree of independence and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with lasers, optics, and imaging/spectroscopy systems.
• Experience with data analysis using Matlab, Python, etc.
• Some experience using software to automate experimental controls.

Expected Start Date: 2026-06-01

Salary and Rank: $52-59K/yr, Postdoctoral Fellow. The initial appointment for this position will be for 1 year. Additional 1-2 years extension will be available based on performance, mutual agreement, and funding availability.