Director of National Quantum Lab (Q-Lab)
Job Description
Position Number:
129190Title:
DirectorFunctional Title:
Director of National Quantum Lab (Q-Lab)Category Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
DIT-ACIGS/Mid-Atlantic CrossroadsCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Director of the National Quantum Lab (QLab) provides overall leadership in establishing the lab as a high-impact, globally-leading accelerator of practical quantum applications. QLab’s mission is to accelerate the enablement of innovation in multi-disciplinary quantum computing, networking and sensing applications, to spur the growth and awareness of quantum technologies and to have national recognition as a platform for innovation.
The QLab is the nation’s first user facility that enables the scientific community to pursue world-leading research through hands-on access to commercial-grade quantum computers, and the expertise to optimize it for a variety of use-cases, and a quantum network, the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Regional Internet (MARQI). QLab was initially launched as a joint partnership between the University of Maryland (UMD) and IonQ, Inc. (IonQ) focused on practical applications for quantum computing, then expanded to accelerating quantum interconnects and networking as a MARQI node. MARQI has a growing footprint in the Washington DC metro region and supports collaboration with many federal agencies, like NIST, NRL, ARL and others. In addition to supporting users with QLab’s technical staff, the QLab Fellows program provides them opportunities to collaborate with a translational community of both quantum researchers and quantum-engaged domain experts.
QLab serves UMD-affiliated students, faculty, researchers, staff and partners nationally. It is a foundational resource and key attractor for growing the regional quantum ecosystem through partnerships with the Quantum Startup Foundry and Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance. To expand the user base at UMD, QLab supports several classes, outreach efforts to undergraduate and graduate students, and a seed grant program for faculty. QLab also runs a Global User Program to support high-impact research around the world.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- A Masters degree in a relevant field of study (such as Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science) OR a Bachelors degree with a certification in quantum technologies.
Experience:
- 10-years experience in computational technologies.
- 4 or more years of direct supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the applied use of advanced cyberinfrastructure technologies in the furtherance of science and innovation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Preferences:
Preferences:
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field of study (such as Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science), ideally with a focus on quantum science or engineering.
- Possess a demonstrated record of implementing experiments or applications on quantum hardware.
- Possess a demonstrated record of supporting the scientific community in the use of computational resources preferably in higher education organizations.
- Possess a demonstrated record of public speaking.
- Ability to serve as an effective educator and/or mentor.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to implement and enhance a vision to establish a novel facility.
- Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues
- Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
- Possess a demonstrated record of emotional and cultural intelligence in working with diverse populations and/or in multicultural contexts.
- Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines and leadership levels
Additional Information:
Benefits Included:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
- Flexible work opportunities
- UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.
- Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.
- Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.
- And many more…
Salary range $175,000-$205,000.
*This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
When working with IonQ there may be a need to abide by clean room requirements if visiting such a facility on their premises. Ability to move around campus and visit researchers in their offices and labs.
Posting Date:
03/14/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
04/04/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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