Quantum Systems Student Assistant - CIPHER - Summer 2026
Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem‑solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
Job Description
The Quantum Systems (QS) Division of the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research (CIPHER) Lab is seeking highly‑motivated undergraduate Student Assistants to work on various projects in applied quantum science and engineering for Summer 2026. Our research portfolio includes funded programs in trapped‑ion quantum computing, simulation, and sensing; quantum magnetometry and electrometry; molecular data storage technology; mass spectrometry and chemical sensing; and optical communications technology. Our researchers come from diverse technical backgrounds including physics, chemistry, engineering, optical science, mathematics, and computer science. Students from all such backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Some exposure to quantum mechanics and/or atomic and optical physics is preferred but not strictly required. General technical skills that are useful include computer programming, digital and analog electronics, and optical instrumentation. The candidate will be expected to work independently and effectively in a highly collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team environment.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, or related field
Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university during working semesters
3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in 1 or more programming languages
Some familiarity with analog and/or digital electronics
Exposure through coursework or research to optical instrumentation, atomic physics, and/or quantum theory
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
Ability to manage one’s own time and tasking within a collaborative team environment
Hours per Week
40 hours per week
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
None
Clearance Type Required
None
Housing and Relocation
Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
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Job Description
The Quantum Systems (QS) Division of the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research (CIPHER) Lab is seeking highly‑motivated undergraduate Student Assistants to work on various projects in applied quantum science and engineering for Summer 2026. Our research portfolio includes funded programs in trapped‑ion quantum computing, simulation, and sensing; quantum magnetometry and electrometry; molecular data storage technology; mass spectrometry and chemical sensing; and optical communications technology. Our researchers come from diverse technical backgrounds including physics, chemistry, engineering, optical science, mathematics, and computer science. Students from all such backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Some exposure to quantum mechanics and/or atomic and optical physics is preferred but not strictly required. General technical skills that are useful include computer programming, digital and analog electronics, and optical instrumentation. The candidate will be expected to work independently and effectively in a highly collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team environment.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, or related field
Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university during working semesters
3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in 1 or more programming languages
Some familiarity with analog and/or digital electronics
Exposure through coursework or research to optical instrumentation, atomic physics, and/or quantum theory
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
Ability to manage one’s own time and tasking within a collaborative team environment
Hours per Week
40 hours per week
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
None
Clearance Type Required
None
Housing and Relocation
Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
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