The researcher will plan, develop and perform research on electromagnetic field strength metrology, atom-based electromagnetic field sensors, atomic physics, E-field metrology, and quantum optics. The researcher will be responsible for performing calibrations of electromagnetic field sensors, developing uncertainty analyses, and developing novel devices and methods for electromagnetic field measurements. This will include developing laboratory experiments in Rydberg-atom spectroscopy for the purpose of developing new SI traceable measurement techniques for E-electromagnetic field and power sensors to define and measure radio-frequency field strength with application to fundamental field probe calibration research. Research will also include developing laboratory experiments to measure field strengths of communication signals, dynamic spectrum monitoring, and electromagnetic compatibility test methods and standards. The researcher will develop analytical models and laboratory experiments on weak field detection, blackbody detection, detection of radio-frequency electric field magnitude and phase, as well as application of squeezed light and other quantum optics applications. Researcher will be responsible for documenting results via reports, publications, standards organizations participation, and conference presentations.

The Electromagnetics Field Group has an opening for a senior researcher of Rydberg sensors. This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

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