Senior R&D Staff: Quantum Systems Security Science

Requisition Id 10745 

Overview: 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s National Security Sciences Directorate seeks applicants with a strong background in cyber-physical security and/or quantum information to lead a burgeoning quantum systems security science program. The position will focus on building a program to understand the emerging field of cyber security at the interface of quantum systems and classical control systems. ORNL is a pioneering institution in cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence research, and quantum information science (QIS). NSSD is looking to build upon these efforts and establish a program in quantum system security science (QSSS) and lead the US efforts in securing tomorrow’s technological advancements in quantum networks, computing, and sensing.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Applicants will be responsible for establishing a research effort at the forefront of QSSS with following major duties and responsibilities:

• Lead both unclassified and classified research in QSSS areas of interest
• Draw upon ORNL expertise in cyber-physical systems, AI research, and QIS
• Build a group that publishes open research in QSSS
• A willingness to establish new connections with the national security community
• Present results of both unclassified and classified work
• Interact and collaborate with government agencies and members of the national security community
• Abide by all environmental, safety, health and quality requirements and implement practices per ORNL’s Standards-based Management System (SBMS)
• Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation of the Directorate’s values and ethics
• Occasional domestic travel
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications: 

• PhD in computer science, physics, mathematics, statistics, electrical engineering, or a related field and at least 6 years of relevant experience

• Prior experience in quantum system security programs or efforts
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD) or other government agencies is highly desirable
• Active Q and/or TS//SCI clearance is a plus
• Ties to the academic community in one or both of cyber security and quantum systems science, to include quantum information science, quantum sensing, and/or quantum computing
• Experience with applied reserach to develop deployable technology

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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