NIST PREP Postdoc Associate in Quantum Networks Entanglement Layer Research

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. 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. Research Title: Quantum Networks Entanglement Layer Research The work will entail: This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. 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. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Characterize and develop models and optimizers for quantum network components. Design optimization and learning algorithms and protocols for entanglement routing in quantum networks. Prototype models, algorithms and experiments in simulated environments, and provide rigorous analyses and evaluations using measurement data from the project experimentation team. Maintain a detailed log of all prototypes, simulations and experimental activities. Share research findings through peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and presentations. Qualifi