The National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab has an opening in the Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) for a Postdoctoral Scholar in support of the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA), one of the five Department of Energy Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers. The current project is focused on quantifying and measuring progress towards quantum computational utility by designing high-level benchmarks and performance models that help predict performance of a quantum computer for a set of challenge problems. The project will combine theoretical analysis, numerical simulations and validation on quantum hardware and will be a deeply collaborative effort as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will: Develop novel simulation models for quantum computers systems that predict performance of quantum error correction (QEC) gadgets and schemes. Design performance models to predict the utility of quantum computers for target applications. Collaborate with theorists and experimentalists to validate models against experimental data. Investigate pathways for quantum-HPC deployments, including viability criteria and operational requirements. Publish scientific papers and give presentations. We’re here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes! Why join Berkeley Lab? We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on: Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams! In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year. Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)