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NV diamond Force Sensing Post-Doctoral Research fellow -4128

 

The work will entail: 

The work will entail building a self-driving confocal microscope for quantum measurements of ensemble and single spins of nitrogen vacancy (NV) centers in diamond for high pressure/force measure. The envisioned microscope will be capable of supporting photoluminescence, CW-ODMR (optically detected magnetic resonance) and pulsed-ODMR measurements of NV-diamond samples including nano- and micro-particles and CVD-grown chips with parts per billion to parts per million levels of NV centers. The research fellow will measure temperature and pressure/force dependent spectral changes in NV samples inside a diamond anvil cell. 

 

In addition, the PD fellow will work with the PI to acquire stress/force and temperature dependent NV measurements, analyze data and develop fiber-optic coupled NV sensors including the development of novel machine learning methods for signal processing

 

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Design, automate and validate the performance of confocal diamond microscope including implementation of active learning methodologies to enable a self-driving microscopy setup.
  • Design and fabricate RF antennas for the diamond anvil cell.
  • Implement PL, CW- and pulsed-ODMR measurements.
  • Analyze and prepare data for reporting to stakeholders; prepare data for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Present results at internal meetings and meetings with external stakeholders.
  • Ensure that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization.

 

Qualifications

  • A doctoral degree in physics.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience working with NV centers, including quantum modeling of NV ODMR active transitions and successfully designing, building and using a NV-diamond microscope for single spin measurements.
  • Experience in using machine learning methods such as PCA, LDA, and neural networks for signal processing.
  • Prior experience with diamond anvil cell and high pressure measurements preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • US citizenship strongly preferred.