Head of Quantum Instrumentation

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Quantum Instrumentation. Location: Los Angeles, On-site

We are seeking an experienced physicist to lead our quantum instrumentation program, focusing on magneto sensitivity in biology — a phenomenon linked to quantum sensing with electron spins; The aim is to determine whether quantum-to-biology links can be scientifically validated.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain advanced optical and electronic quantum instrumentation tailored for sensitive biological compounds and cells.
• Develop and implement experimental control software to operate and optimize instrumentation;
• Lead collaborations with physicists, engineers, biologists, and chemists to integrate quantum measurement and control methods into cellular research.
• Contribute to the Institute’s publicly available scientific roadmap and research goals.

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in quantum optics and optical instrumentation development.
• Strong programming experience in Python for instrument control;
• Research background in atomic and molecular physics, quantum computing, or quantum sensing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary research projects.

Benefits / Instructions:

• Opportunity to pioneer a new field at the intersection of quantum science and biology.
• Collaborative, non-profit research environment with open science principles;
• Full-time, on-site position at the Quantum Biology Institute lab in Los Angeles, USA.