Postdoctoral Research Associate – Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID)

Special Instructions

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support DoW Accelerate-DAQ Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) research within the Quantum Computing Cluster (QCC). Research will span quantum-relevant materials and nanoscale devices; advanced/quantum sensing; secure electronic and sensing readout; hybrid quantum-classical approaches; and fault-aware hardware for edge applications. The associate will develop and evaluate materials, devices, models, test structures, or sensing prototypes using nanofabrication, electrical and materials characterization, simulation, AI/ML, and data analytics as appropriate. The associate will collaborate across Accelerate-DAQ research clusters; publish in peer-reviewed venues; contribute to technical reports, intellectual property, and federal proposals; mentor Ph.D. and undergraduate Research Champions; and participate in workshops and research-capacity development. Expected outputs include publications, validated proof-of-concept demonstrations, competitive proposals, reproducible research datasets, and trained student researchers.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A&T State University is a public land-grant research university. The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) brings together interdisciplinary education, research, and shared infrastructure for nanoscale materials, fabrication, characterization, and device development. Within JSNN, Nanoengineering supports research on quantum-relevant materials, electronic and sensing devices, semiconductor/nanofabrication technologies, and integrated nanosystems. The position contributes to the university-wide DoW Accelerate-DAQ initiative and its Quantum Computing Cluster (QCC), linking quantum materials and sensing to secure electronic/readout systems, AI-enabled analysis, and defense-relevant applications. The research associate will collaborate with JSNN faculty, students, shared research facilities, and complementary Accelerate-DAQ research teams.

Minimum Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Nanoengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Quantum Information Science, Applied Science, or a closely related discipline. U.S. citizenship at the time of appointment is required under the stated Accelerate-DAQ program eligibility requirements. Demonstrated research expertise in at least one of: quantum materials/devices; semiconductor or nanoscale fabrication and characterization; advanced/quantum sensing; hybrid quantum-classical systems; RF/electromagnetic sensing or electronics; embedded/edge computing; hardware reliability; or AI/ML for materials, devices, sensing, or quantum systems. Evidence of scholarly publications, independent research ability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective oral/written communication.

All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred experience includes 2D or wide-bandgap materials; superconducting or other quantum-relevant materials/devices; nanofabrication and device integration; electrical, low-noise, or cryogenic characterization; spectroscopy and microscopy; sensing or secure readout electronics; embedded/FPGA systems; simulation, digital twins, and AI-guided materials/device optimization. Experience integrating hardware and data analytics, preparing federal proposals (DoW, DOE, NSF or similar), publishing peer-reviewed research, and mentoring student researchers is desirable.

Required License or Certification: N/A

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Letter of Reference 3
6. Research Statement
7. Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
2. Letter of Interest
3. Other Document