Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Atom Interferometry)
SydneyOn-site
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Provides technical leadership for experimental atom-interferometry quantum sensing research, implementing quantum control protocols on hardware and collaborating across research and engineering teams to advance sensor performance and field-readiness.
About this role
About the team
Q-CTRL’s Quantum Sensing Research team performs basic and applied research in quantum sensing and quantum-enabled navigation. It is a highly dynamic team comprising approximately 30 specialists in theoretical and experimental atomic physics, cold-atom interferometry, navigation modeling, and modern Bayesian estimation and signal processing techniques.
The Quantum Sensing Research and Quantum Sensing Engineering teams work closely together, translating novel quantum sensing research into a useful capability and product. We are focussed on pushing the boundary of what is possible in quantum sensing and ensuring our R&D has real-world impact.
About the role
This role will provide critical technical leadership for experimental science work on Q-CTRL’s atom-interferometry based quantum sensors. This position will be focussed on reducing scientific risk across a broad range of novel techniques that aim to improve state-of-the art quantum sensor performance.
Additionally, you will contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of Q-CTRL. This will sometimes include helping out regardless of boundaries of responsibility to help us achieve our mission of making quantum technology useful.
What you'll be doing:
Ideally you'll have:
Bonus points if you have (but not essential):
Skills
Atom Interferometer OperationBayesian EstimationCold-atom InterferometryData FusionNavigation ModelingPythonQuantum Control ProtocolsQuantum Sensor AutomationScientific ComputingSensor HardwareSignal ProcessingSystematics Handling
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