Quantum Applications Scientist

The mission

The mission of the Quantum-Enabled Computation Group is to explore, prototype, and demonstrate transformative computational advantage by leveraging quantized and entangled signals. Our work falls into three key thrusts: quantum computing with superconducting qubits, classical computing with single flux quanta in superconducting circuits, and quantum information science and algorithms. We also enable the broader US research enterprise via superconducting device foundries and open-source software development, and support the US Government as strategic Test and Evaluation partners and subject matter experts.

About the role

The group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a full-time technical staff member to perform research on promising applications for quantum computation. This researcher would work within a group that is defining new applications for quantum computing, designing quantum algorithms for these applications, developing logical circuit implementations of the algorithms, and performing resource analysis of the circuits.

Responsibilities

• Work within a group that is defining new applications for quantum computing
• Design quantum algorithms for these applications
• Develop logical circuit implementations of the algorithms
• Perform resource analysis of the circuits

Requirements

• PhD (or a MS and 5+ years experience or BS and 10 + years experience) in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong background in theory and computation while appreciating how these can be reconciled with practical applications or experiments
• Experience with quantum algorithms and quantum circuits is desirable, as is experience with quantum development platforms and resource estimation tools
• The ability to develop software in programming languages such as Python, Julia, Matlab, Fortran, C++, and/or Mathematica is required

Qualifications

• Broad theoretical expertise in one or more scientific domains (e.g., condensed matter physics, chemistry, materials science)
• Experience with computation to tackle difficult scientific and engineering tasks
• Familiarity with both canonical and best-in-class methods
• The development of new theoretical methods, algorithms or workflows for scientific computation
• Expertise in mapping mathematical problem descriptions to computations
• A clear understanding of the scope and limitations of classical computational tools
• Experience working with subject matter experts to answer realistic questions with well-defined experimental utility
• Experience developing or applying quantum algorithms for scientific computation

Skills

• Experience with quantum algorithms and quantum circuits is desirable
• Experience with quantum development platforms and resource estimation tools
• The ability to develop software in programming languages such as Python, Julia, Matlab, Fortran, C++, and/or Mathematica

Benefits

This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits. At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT-funded pension Matching 401K Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs Mentorship programs A range of work-life balance options ... and much more!

Pay

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200-$170,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200-$220,000

Schedule

Full-time position