Quantum Applications Scientist

Summary

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in physics, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience,
• A strong background in quantum computing and/or quantum algorithms, including
• expertise in quantum simulation applications, preferably in condensed matter physics, quantum materials, nuclear physics and/or quantum chemistry,
• expertise in using and/or developing numerical simulation techniques of many-body systems and/or quantum circuits, for example using Pauli propagation, Clifford simulation, tensor networks (MPS, DMRG, etc.), exact diagonalisation, sparse matrix methods, density-functional theory, coupled-cluster + extensions, DMFT
• experience in using quantum circuit programming and compilation, for example using Cirq, Qiskit, Tket, CUDA-Q
• An exceptional publication record in relevant fields,
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of quantum error correction schemes and quantum simulation in the fault-tolerant era,
• Experience translating theoretical ideas and protocols to quantum computing hardware, and
• Experience working with or knowledge of neutral-atom quantum hardware,
• Experience in software engineering and high-performance computing.
• QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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