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Position Title:Postdoc Research Associate - Chemistry

Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Our goal in this Air Force funded project is to provide proof-of-principle results for the development of a transformative, nondestructive, universally applicable, method of super-resolution imaging capable of measuring the positions of molecules separated by distances of 10 nanometers or less. The ultimate goal is to rely upon two-photon interference of quantum-mechanically entangled Stokes and anti-Stokes photons and methods of quantum estimation .

The duties will entail either:

+ using entangled spontaneously down-converted photons and Hong-Ou-Mandel (HOM) interferometry to demonstrate enhancement of spatial resolution beyond the Heisenberg Limit

+ demonstrating the generation of entangled Stokes and anti-Stokes photons from chemical, biological, or any material of interest—the only limitation being the existence of a vibrational mode ≥ 1000 cm-1--and determining their suitability for obtaining super-resolution imaging by HOM interferometry.

• Preferred candidates will have a strong background in experimental and computational aspects of either quantum optics or of molecular spectroscopy as well as experience working with lasers, optics, EMCCDs and SPADs.

This position is available for extension based on available funding.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

+ Ph.D. in physics, quantum optics, chemistry, or electrical engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

+ experience with lasers and optics

+ demonstrated proficiency with programming

Proposed Start Date:September 1, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:August 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date: May 8, 2025

Posting Close Date:June 17, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R16992

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