Scientist or Senior Scientist for quantum sensing - Honda Research Institute USA

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Scientist or Senior Scientist for quantum sensing

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Scientist or Senior Scientist for quantum sensing

Job Number: P23F05
Honda Research Institute USA Inc. (HRI-US) is seeking a scientist or senior scientist working in Cambridge, MA, to develop quantum technologies. Duties will include characterizing and understanding magnetic properties of spin-based qubits, their initiation/control/readout, and broad research activities aiming at applications in quantum sensing. The successful applicant will lead the HRI strategic direction of quantum sensing, developing new qubit technologies and quantum magnetic sensors for quantum sensing in, but not limited to, battery health monitoring, magnetic field-based navigation, and magnetoencephalography. This position requires independent research skills, solid knowledge and experience in quantum physics and condensed matter physics. The applicant will have the opportunity to grow into the role of leading a direction in developing distributed quantum systems.
Cambridge, MA
Duration 3 Year
Position Introduction

​Honda Research Institute USA Inc. (HRI-US) is seeking a scientist or senior scientist working in Cambridge, MA, to develop quantum technologies. Duties will include characterizing and understanding magnetic properties of spin-based qubits, their initiation/control/readout, and broad research activities aiming at applications in quantum sensing.

The successful applicant will lead the HRI strategic direction of quantum sensing, developing new qubit technologies and quantum magnetic sensors for quantum sensing in, but not limited to, battery health monitoring, magnetic field-based navigation, and magnetoencephalography.

This position requires independent research skills, solid knowledge and experience in quantum physics and condensed matter physics. The applicant will have the opportunity to grow into the role of leading a direction in developing distributed quantum systems.

 
Key Responsibilities

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  • Study the magnetic properties of spin-based qubits, such as relaxation and coherence times, ODMR, and noise spectroscopy for quantum sensing; and selection of proper qubit platforms based on their magnetic sensing properties.
  • Build prototype quantum magnetic vector magnetometers aiming at high sensitivity and spatial resolution for quantum sensing applications as well as quantum microscope for fundamental research.
  • Realization of gradiometry measurements and distributed quantum sensor network.

 
Minimum Qualifications

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  • Ph.D. in condensed matter physics, atomic molecular, or optical physics. Postdoc experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in cavity-enhanced readout technique.
  • Experience in performing magnetic property measurement of qubits including EPR, ODMR, and T2/T1 relaxometry.
  • Experience in qubits initiation and readout techniques and noise spectroscopy techniques. 

 
Bonus Qualifications

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  • Experience with cryogenic setup.
  • Experience with metrology and quantum measurement (timing, inertial sensing, magnetometry).
  • Experience with quantum materials synthesis technique and setup building.

 
Years of Work Experience Required 2-5 years
Position Keywords

​Quantum sensing, Quantum magnetometry, spin qubits, quantum gradiometry

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