Quantum Computing Simulation Postdoctoral Fellow - 107037 Division: NE-NERSC
About the role
The National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Berkeley Lab seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher – Quantum Computing Simulation postdoctoral fellow to join NERSC’s Quantum team.
Responsibilities
- Develop algorithms for magnetic materials: dynamics
- Analyze and optimize quantum-related workflows, including classical simulation of quantum systems
- Develop and apply advanced workflow capabilities such as on-system classical simulations
- Publish and present results in peer-reviewed venues and conferences
- Engage in community knowledge-sharing (e.g. tutorials for the NERSC user base)
- Validate results on quantum hardware
Requirements
- PhD awarded within the last five years in Physics, Computational Chemistry, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
- Programming experience in one or more of: Python, C++, Fortran, Julia
- Ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams
- Clear written and oral communication with a record of leading and reporting results
- Knowledge of quantum computing algorithms
Qualifications
- Familiarity with tensor network methods
- Experience programming GPUs
- Experience implementing, optimizing, or integrating quantum libraries such as Itensor, CUDA-Q, Qiskit, or PennyLane
- Experience debugging and profiling distributed-memory parallel applications
- Knowledge of Git and modern software practices such as unit testing, CI/CD, and collaborative development
Skills
- Desired skills/knowledge
Benefits
Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by August 8, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
Appointment type: This is a full-time, 3 years, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 2 years of paid postdoctoral experience.
Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree. Salary range: The salary range for this position is $8,570 - $9,935 and is expected to start at $8,570 or above. Postdoctoral positions are paid on a step schedule per union contract and salaries will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. Each step represents one full year of completed post-Ph.D. postdoctoral experience.
Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work modality: This position requires substantial on-site presence, but is eligible for a flexible work mode, and hybrid schedules may be considered. Hybrid work is a combination of performing work on-site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA and some telework. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
Union Represented: This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.