Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Algorithms and Quantum Information Science for Quantum Field Theoretic Applications to Condensed Matter, Nuclear, and High Energy Physics

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Upton, NY

9d • $75,000 - $81,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The positions being advertised are under the aegis of the Co-Design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) at BNL, C2QA coordinates a team of leading experts from national laboratories, academic institutions, and industry partners, assembled to address challenges facing scalable quantum computing and provide breakthroughs to strengthen U.S. leadership in QIST. The C2QA scientific mission is to deliver advances in materials science and modular architectures that enable scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing and quantum-limited sensing. The research program is organized around two large-scale focused efforts: achieving quantum advantage through coherence-driven materials design and realizing scalable, modular quantum systems. These efforts integrate vertical co-design, from materials to algorithms, and cross-platform co-design across superconducting, neutral atom, and diamond-based systems, guided by quantitative resource estimates targeting DOE-priority scientific applications. The specific focus of these positions will be on the design of quantum algorithms/co-design of quantum error correcting codes and related quantum information science questions appropriate for nuclear, high energy, and condensed matter applications. The scientists at BNL who are part of C2QA’s theory and algorithm thrust span these different domains in physics. We are thus particularly interested in candidates interested in building bridges between these sub-areas. We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who is interested in the development of quantum algorithms and related quantum informatic questions appropriate for nuclear, high energy, and condensed matter problems. The successful candidate will operate in a friendly and dynamic team environment and will collaborate with theory members of the team across disciplinary boundaries.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline is required within the last 5 years.
• Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff is required.
• Candidates should have proven ability for disseminating research results by writing manuscripts and giving academic presentations.
• 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
• Able to work closely and communicate effectively with colleagues focused on other theoretical techniques

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Operate in a friendly and dynamic team environment
• Collaborate with theory members of the team across disciplinary boundaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees