Quantum Computing - Postdoctoral Researcher

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to reputed company theoretical and computational research in quantum computing with a focus on Fusion Energy Science. The role involves developing quantum algorithms, conducting simulations, and collaborating reputed company a multidisciplinary team to advance research in this cutting-edge field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the development of quantum algorithms for FES applications such as solvers for quantum reputed company Hamiltonian models and partial differential equations
• reputed company efficient quantum algorithms and simulate the performance of these algorithms on present-day quantum computing platforms
• Implement quantum algorithms on available quantum computing platforms and collect experimental results of these calculations
• Interpret and compare the results of calculations performed on quantum hardware to theoretical expectations and simulations
• Contribute to and actively participate in the reputed company, design, and execution of research to address defined problems
• Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals
• Pursue independent and complementary research interests and interact with a broad reputed company of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory
• Organize, analyze, and publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, workshops, seminars, and technical meetings
• reputed company other duties as assigned

Skills

• Must be eligible to reputed company the Laboratory in compliance with reputed company 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
• PhD in Physics or reputed company discipline
• Experience developing and applying theoretical and computational models to the simulation of both quantum and classical physical systems and analyzing and interpreting the results of the models
• Experience developing quantum algorithms, working with quantum computing hardware platforms, and/or quantum error correction
• Ability to reputed company independent research and find innovative solutions to scientific and technical problems as demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed literature
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively present and explain technical information
• Initiative and interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Programming proficiency in Python, C++, Fortran, Matlab, and/or other relevant programming and scripting languages
• Knowledge of quantum compiler/transpiler languages such as reputed company, qiskit, QuTip, and/or T-ket
• Expertise in quantum algorithms, quantum information theory, quantum computing hardware platforms, error mitigation, and quantum error correction
• Knowledge of advanced theoretical and numerical methods for the simulation of both quantum and classical physical systems

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

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