Position Title: Postbaccalaureate Researcher

Department: Physics

Reports To: Associate Professor of Physics (Prabal Adhikari)

Classification: Exempt

FTE: 0.90

Salary: $41,465

Essential Job Duties:

1. Scientific Research

* Conduct scientific research on quantum computing under supervision
* Communicate findings and discuss challenges and future pathways
* Travel to Brookhaven National Laboratory (Upton, NY) to develop an understanding of computational infrastructure

2. Research Mentorship

* Conduct regular research meetings with undergraduate students (Spring semester and summer)
* Assist students in planning research direction for assigned projects.

3. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

4. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

5. Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

Term: Year-round

Shift: 36 hours to be worked per week year-round, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Travel up to 10 weeks to Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY of the work schedule is required in the summer

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

Experience: Programming experience in Python

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Physics

Experience: Preferred level of experience or specific experience

Research experience in quantum computing and knowledge of IBM Qiskit

Experience with Dirac Notation

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of a DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.