Research Assistant (Educational Development, On-site)

Job summary

This position involves developing a new master-level course in photonic quantum computing, aimed at educating future quantum information scientists. The role focuses on creating teaching materials and utilizing modern educational methods in collaboration with faculty members.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Background in quantum information science and/or quantum optics.
• Ability to communicate complex topics in an accessible manner.
• Experience in teaching or outreach is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and build course materials, including Jupyter notebooks and multimedia content.
• Collaborate with professors to ensure the course meets educational standards.
• Potentially teach one or more modules if interested.

Skills

• Strong communication skills for pedagogical writing.
• Quick learner of new theoretical topics.
• Motivated for educational development work.

Education

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required.

Tools

• Jupyter notebooks and multimedia creation tools.