2026 PhD Graduate - Physics

Join to apply for the 2026 PhD Graduate - Physics role at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the 2026 PhD Graduate - Physics role at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory provided pay range This range is provided by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $102,500.00/yr - $227,500.00/yr Description Are you passionate about the future of physics? Do you enjoy seeking innovative solutions to unusual technical problems using modern cryogenic systems? Do you like contributing to a highly-collaborative team environment and learning from some of the top experts in their fields? If so, we are seeking someone like you to join our team at APL! The Physics Group is seeking outstanding candidates to join our growing team of theorists and experimentalists to solve mission-relevant challenges. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will work on a variety of low-temperature research efforts to complement existing work that use dry 1K systems and dry dilution refrigerator infrastructure. We are a hardworking group of scientists, engineers, and experimentalists! We are passionate about developing innovative projects that can impact the future use of quantum technologies for our nation. Our team is committed to scientific excellence and continuous improvement, valuing high-risk, high-reward ideas, honest discussion, the willingness to learn/try new things. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... Possess a Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g., Materials Science). Are familiar with cryogenic systems or in characterizing materials or systems at cryogenic temperatures. Have a strong desire to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, applied science environment. Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and need to meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... Have experience designing and executing experiments involving cryogenic systems and/or devices. Have experience working in a laboratory setting and performing research related to dilution refrigeration systems, RF devices, quantum information science, or materials science. Have an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance. About Us Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 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