QUANTUM INFORMATION RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
The Computing and Communications Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Information Directorate is looking for outstanding quantum researchers to address cutting-edge computing and communications problems vital to the nation’s security. AFRL is a basic and applied research laboratory that has been supporting the US Air Force for more than 60 years. The AFRL Information Directorate employs approximately 750 scientists and engineers, and is the Air Force’s center of expertise for R&D of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence (C4I) technologies.
Emphasis areas for open technical staff positions include photonic quantum computers, and trapped-ion quantum communication repeaters.
Physics PhD degree holders in the above specific fields are sought, for three-year term appointments with possible conversion to a permanent position. Candidates for NRC post-doc appointments are also of interest. And, AFRL has strong summer employment programs, and graduate students and faculty working in the areas of interest are encouraged to apply for a summer appointment. AFRL Information Directorate staff members have been at the forefront of information science and technology developments.Staff members work on multi-disciplinary in-house teams. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate depth in advanced quantum computing and communications, via self-motivation and collaborative efforts.
Located in upstate New York near Syracuse, the AFRL Information Directorate offers a suburban, four-season environment, superior grade and high schools, and several nearby collaborating universities with outstanding academic reputations. We offer stable employment, a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a world-class professional environment. For an overview see www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-131008-023.pdf.
US citizenship required. Must be eligible for a security clearance. AFRL is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact Dr. Kathy-Anne Soderberg, , (315)330-3687 (trapped-ion quantum repeaters), or Dr. Paul Alsing, , (315)330-4960 (photonic quantum computers).
