Brookhaven National Laboratory is looking to address challenges facing scalable quantum computing and provide breakthroughs to strengthen U.S. leadership in QIST by developing quantum algorithms and related quantum informatic questions appropriate for nuclear, high energy, and condensed matter problems.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline
- Trained as a theorist in either condensed matter, nuclear, or high energy physics
- Interested in quantum algorithm and quantum informatic research that cuts across the different subareas of physics
- Some experience with quantum algorithms and quantum information science research
- Expertise in tensor networks and matrix product states
- Expertise in quantum platform software such as Qiskit or cuda-q
Responsibilities
- Development of quantum algorithms and related quantum informatic questions appropriate for nuclear, high energy, and condensed matter problems
- Collaboration with theory members of the team across disciplinary boundaries
- Operation in a friendly and dynamic team environment
- Interaction with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff
- Dissemination of research results by writing manuscripts and giving academic presentations
- Work closely and communicate effectively with colleagues focused on other theoretical techniques
- Contribution to the design of quantum algorithms/co-design of quantum error correcting codes
Other
- Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a part of a team
- Willingness to travel to carry out experiments at various national and international facilities
- Possession of a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory
