Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

PREP is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists.

The particular group that needs a researcher is the Electromagnetic Fields Group under the RF Technology Division at NIST.

• Design and construct a portable, fiber-coupled RF atomic sensor head and perform synthetic aperture measurements with this device of various microwave channels.
• Integrate photonic chips with custom vapor cells and test the optical couplings and atomic response by performing laser spectroscopy measurements.
• Design, fabricate, fill, and test atomic vapor cells in cleanroom environments.
• Perform precision measurements of microwave channels using the novel RF phased array and characterize uncertainties.
• Frequency lock multiple laser systems to atomic transition frequencies.
• Perform laser spectroscopy measurements.
• Automate instrument communication and data acquisition procedures.
• Keep a well-maintained log of experimental activities.
• Disseminate research through peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other presentations.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

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Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor’s degree holders, graduate students, master’s degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.

PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.

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The salary range for this full-time position is $72,000 - $116,500 annually.

Onboarding/relocation assistance may be available, however, if within a 12-month period you exercise your right to willfully terminate your employment with the University of Colorado, you hereby agree to reimburse the department for your relocation expenses.

• A Doctorate degree in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Quantum Optics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with integrated photonics.
• Experience with ultra-stable lasers, balanced detection, polarization optics, beam diagnostics, and laser diagnostics.
• Familiarity with optical lens design.
• Familiarity with remote instrument communication (MATLAB, Python, or LabView proficiency preferred).
• Ability to work in cleanroom environment.
• Ability to develop data analysis software (MATLAB or Python proficiency preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language.