Senior Quantum AI Scientist: Materials Discovery Lead

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Acceleration Consortium is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist to develop and apply quantum algorithms for AI-accelerated materials and molecule discovery. You will collaborate with scientists and software engineers in the Consortium's AI and automation lab. Position is full-time on the St.

George campus in Toronto. Salary ranges CA$150,000–CA$180,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, computer science, quantum information, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of research and development experience with quantum algorithms, simulation, and HPC.
• Experience with Python and machine-learning frameworks; familiarity with Qiskit and Git/GitHub.
• Strong publication record and proficient written/oral English communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop quantum simulation and quantum AI algorithms, and create software packages linking quantum tools with classical chemistry workflows.
• Design hybrid workflows combining machine learning, AI surrogates, quantum chemistry, and first-principles calculations.
• Support laboratory operations, including equipment selection, budgets, lab access, and technician coordination.
• Co-lead research programs and industry-partner projects; supervise researchers and coordinate with product managers.
• Prepare research proposals, reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Skills

Python programming

Machine learning frameworks

Quantum algorithms

Education

PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, CS, or quantum information

Tools

Qiskit

Git/GitHub

Job description

The University of Toronto's Acceleration Consortium is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist to develop and apply quantum algorithms for AI-accelerated materials and molecule discovery. You will collaborate with scientists and software engineers in the Consortium's AI and automation lab. Position is full-time on the St.

George campus in Toronto. Salary ranges CA$150,000–CA$180,000 per year, depending on experience.