Postdoctoral researcher
Researcher will develop a molecular fountain of laser-cooled MgF molecules toward blackbody radiation metrology. This research project will explore several novel and high-risk techniques for cooling, trapping, and manipulation of molecules. The project aims to deliver a record number of cold trapped molecules, advancing nearly all related ultracold molecule applications. Furthermore, the project aims to demonstrate the first laser-cooled molecule fountain. A molecule fountain allows cold molecules to reach maximum precision as sensors, free from perturbative effects of trapping fields. A molecule fountain is an enabling technology for sensitive measurements ranging from tests of fundamental symmetries of nature to quantum blackbody thermometry.
Molecular fountain blackbody radiation metrology
- PhD in Physics or a related field
- Experience is required in two or more of the following areas:
- molecular laser cooling,
- trapping using optical dipole or optical lattice traps
- frequency stabilization of laser systems
- cryogenic beam source design and construction
- Python programming.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
-Perform experimental tasks toward realizing a molecular fountain of MgF molecules
-Data analysis
-Disseminating project results via peer-reviewed publications and public presentations