Research Specialist

A full-time Research Specialist position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Nathalie de Leon. The group focuses on building quantum technologies for sensing and information processing using multidisciplinary approaches to develop new devices and protocols, improve materials and surfaces, and design new experimental systems.

The main responsibilities of this Research Specialist position are to perform combined quantum spectroscopy and surface science experiments to improve the surface of diamond for nanoscale quantum sensing based on nitrogen vacancy centers in diamond. The core project is to operate, maintain, and improve a unique ultrahigh vaccum cluster tool for diamond surface science and confocal microscopy, and specific tasks will include measuring NV centers with different surface chemistries before and after in situ annealing. The Research Specialist will also have an opportunity to train graduate students and other junior scientists, and to develop their own research project and learn additional research techniques.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to participate in a dynamic research environment in an exciting fast-paced field of research. The work will be central to several major research projects, including collaborations with other groups at Princeton University, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and other collaborators in industry and in other universities. This position will allow for professional advancement, skill development, and co-authorship on high-impact publications. This is a 1 year term position, with opportunity for renewal. The PI is dedicated to providing a supportive research environment and fostering the career development of all members of the research group.

Responsibilities include:

• NV center spectroscopy and measurements, data analysis, hypothesis testing
• UHV cluster tool operation, maintenance, experiments, and design
• Surface chemistry, materials processing, surface spectroscopy
• Writing manuscripts, communicating results, training students and junior scientists

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3 years of physics laboratory experience.
• Highly motivated, dedicated, tenacious, problem solving attitude.
• Must have great attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Must be able to manage own time and prioritize tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in quantum sensing, quantum measurement.
• Experience in optics, surface science, physics experiment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient in Python.
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

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