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Sensor Science Division | Nist

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Atomic Ion Quantum Information Scientist

College Park, MD • On-site

Sensor Science Division | NIST
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$121K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

NIST is seeking a Quantum Information Scientist specializing in atomic ions to join the Laser Cooling and Trapping Group within the Quantum Measurement Division. This role focuses on quantum computation and simulation using trapped atomic ions.
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Qualifications:Individual Occupational Requirements
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics.
OR
  1. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In either 1 or 2 above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as:
  • Conducting laser cooling of atomic ions.
  • Designing electromagnetic traps for ions.
  • Working with quantum computation and information.
  • Conducting quantum simulation and error correction using qubits.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant ReconsiderationEducation:This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.Employment Type: OTHER

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