• Research Scientist 1; Research Study

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Research Scientist 1; Research Study

     

    + Job Number: 24946

    + Functional Area: Research - Engineering

    + Department: Research Laboratory of Electronics

    + School Area: VP Research

    + Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary

    + Employment Category: Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    + Schedule:

     

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    Posting Description

    RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1, RESEARCH STUDY, Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE), will be contributing to advancing the fields of quantum optics, nonlinear photonics, and integrated quantum photonic circuits; leading experimental, computational, and theoretical research at the interface of quantum light-matter interactions, topological photonics, and chiral quantum optics; focus on quantum control of atom-like emitter systems in diamond for quantum information processing, sensing, and neuromorphic machine learning; play a crucial part in maintaining MIT’s leadership in cutting-edge quantum photonics research; and collaborate with multi-institutional research teams and engage with experimentalists and theorists to design and implement innovative methodologies that push the boundaries of photonic integrated circuits and quantum simulation technologies.

     

    Find a full job description here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TKYLBjGVSqvaw2OPG\_4N7-91\_kQB3K8y/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100113668149696584485&rtpof=true&sd=true) .

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, with specialization in quantum optics, photonics, quantum mechanics, or materials science; a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience with proven expertise in nonlinear photonics and integrated quantum photonic systems; advanced knowledge of photonic design and fabrication (e.g., EBL, RIE, ICP, SEM); proficiency in simulation tools like FDTD Lumerical, COMSOL, and Python; robust publication record in leading scientific journals; excellent communication and mentorship skills with a proven track record of supervising research teams; ability to secure research funding and manage multi-institutional collaborations; and ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion. Job #24946

     

    Some travel, evening, night, and weekend work required.

     

    5/6/2025