"Postdoctoral Research Scholar"

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:
Physics

Type:
Full-Time

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Position Number: 00111918

Essential Job Duties:

Postdoctoral researcher is needed to perform research in collaboration with the PI, Dr. Yuan Liu.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Conduct cutting-edge theoretical research at the intersection of quantum information science, chemical physics, and quantum chemistry.
• Develop and analyze novel approaches in areas including quantum control, quantum algorithms, computational quantum methods, robustness and error resilience, fault tolerance, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum engineering.
• Design and implement theoretical models and computational frameworks to address emerging challenges in quantum-enabled chemical and physical systems.
• Prepare, write, and publish high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Develop and contribute to competitive research proposals to secure external funding from federal agencies and other sponsors.
• Present research findings at seminars, workshops, and national and international conferences.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students from multidisciplinary backgrounds, fostering a collaborative research environment.
• Provide guidance on theoretical methods, scientific writing, and professional development to Students.
• Assist in coordinating laboratory operations, including organization, documentation, and compliance with institutional policies.
• Support laboratory safety management by promoting and adhering to established safety protocols and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, research staff, and external partners on interdisciplinary projects.

Departmental Required Skills:

• Strong background in quantum mechanics, quantum information science, chemical physics, or quantum chemistry.
• Knowledge of quantum control, quantum algorithms, computational methods, and error resilience or fault-tolerance techniques.
• Proficiency in scientific programming and computational modeling (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar tools).
• Demonstrated ability to write research publications and contribute to research proposals.
• Ability to mentor students, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and support laboratory coordination and safety.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

A Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related fields is required.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:
N/A

Department: 140401 - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Location: Raleigh, NC

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