We seek a Postdoctoral Associate in Physics to lead a new startup project in the NYU’s Center for Quantum Phenomenon. The individual will lead the technology development and commercialization for a new quantum memory device originally developed in a Navy Research Lab. The goal of the project is to design a commercial version of the memory device that can store the states in a quantum computing circuit during the computation process. Another goal is to spinoff the commercial technology in a startup that continues to develop and fabricate the technology with commercially available semiconductor equipment and based on small business funding.

The project is funded by the MD5 Launch Program, a new startup acceleration program that has been established at NYU. The Program seeks to create startups that will commercialize intellectual property originating at government research labs and, through entrepreneurial methods, will realize end solutions. The MD5 Launch program funds an NYU-based research team for one year to further develop the commercial viability of the technology and pursue the plan to launch a startup venture based on the technology.

Responsibilities
The individual will work closely with Dr. Javad Shabani (scientific advisor) and Dr. Frank Vallese (business mentor) at NYU to accomplish the following tasks:
• grow InAs heterostructure with Al and/or Nb thin films;
• establish characteristics of Josephson junctions based on InAs and ITO
• fabricate scalable Josephson circuits
• develop a startup strategy with market area, product strategy and prospective customer-types.

Qualifications
• Education: PhD in Experimental Physics with a background related to nano- / micro-fabrication, condensed matter and quantum physics;
• Experience with fabrication of devices required;
• Experience with UHV instruments (preferred but not required)
• Interest in commercialization of technology;
• Interest in entrepreneurial ventures;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills;
• Self-motivated to work independently with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
• Candidate must qualify for US work authorization (e.g. US citizens, permanent residents).

New York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New York University is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth (or related medical condition), sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, caregiver status, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Instructions to Job Applicants: Apply on line here: apply.interfolio.com/56769. Alternatively, submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae addressed to the either of the contacts listed below. The cover letter should include a description of why you feel that you are appropriate to perform the above job requirements. Match your skills and background to the job description, responsibilities and qualifications. Feel free to highlight any information from your CV that you feel is particularly relevant for the job and, if appropriate, briefly elaborate about areas that are not included in your CV that you feel are important for our consideration.
Contact: Dr. Javad Shabani([email protected]) or Dr. Frank Vallese ([email protected]).