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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantum algorithms and related quantum informatic questions appropriate for nuclear, high energy, and condensed matter problems.
• Collaborate with theory members of the team across disciplinary boundaries in a friendly and dynamic team environment.
• Disseminate research results by writing manuscripts and giving academic presentations.
• Work closely and communicate effectively with colleagues focused on other theoretical techniques.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline within the last 5 years.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• None specified beyond the qualifications listed above.

Benefits

While principally based at Brookhaven National Laboratory, candidates should be willing to travel to carry out experiments at various national and international facilities.

The appointment will be initially for two years, with the possibility of extension and career growth contingent on performance and funding.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $75,000 - $81,000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.

Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.

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