Job description
Join QuantumSphere Labs, a leader in physics-driven innovation, as a Physics Research Scientist located in Cambridge, MA. You will design and execute experiments, develop analytical methods, and translate complex data into actionable insights for product and platform development.
We value curiosity, rigorous experimentation, and strong collaboration with engineering and data science teams. This role offers hands-on lab leadership, advanced instrumentation, and opportunities to publish and present at conferences.
Relocation assistance and competitive benefits available.
Responsibility
- Plan, design, and execute advanced experiments in quantum materials or optical physics, ensuring rigorous controls and reproducibility.
- Develop and maintain data analysis pipelines using Python, MATLAB, or Julia; implement statistical methods to extract insights from experimental results.
- Collaborate with engineers to translate experimental outcomes into scalable prototypes and experimental setups.
- Interpret results, prepare technical reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Mentor junior researchers, supervise lab operations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to grant proposals and technical white papers.
- Prototype and optimize instrumentation, including lasers, detectors, cryogenics, and related measurement systems.
Qualification
- PhD in Physics or a closely related field; postdoctoral experience is a plus.
- Strong background in experimental physics, preferably in quantum materials, photonics, or condensed matter.
- Hands-on expertise with laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition, and alignment of complex optical/electronic systems.
- Proficiency in data analysis and programming (Python, MATLAB, or Julia); experience with machine learning a plus.
- Proven track record of research impact with publications and conference presentations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and industries.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, troubleshoot challenges, and maintain meticulous documentation.