Quantum Algorithms Intern: PDEs on Quantum Computers

IBM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Dublin, Ireland invites a PhD student for a 3‑month internship in 2027 to advance quantum algorithms for differential equations. You will design and analyze quantum pipelines, focusing on QSP/LCU/qubitization, block-encodings, and data-oracle concepts with end-to-end resource estimates.

Requirements include enrolment in a PhD at the time, strong background in Quantum Information/Computing, and Python/Qiskit experience or the willingness to ramp quickly.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD during the full duration of the internship in Quantum Information/Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two of: Query/gate complexity analysis and oracle modeling; Prototyping in Python with Qiskit or willingness to ramp quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze end-to-end quantum pipelines for differential equations.
• Develop and refine time-evolution algorithms using block-encodings, LCU, QSP/SVT, and qubitization.
• Formalize oracle definitions for operator sparsity, data access and state preparation.

Skills

Python

Qiskit

Quantum algorithms

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

IBM Research in Dublin, Ireland invites a PhD student for a 3‑month internship in 2027 to advance quantum algorithms for differential equations. You will design and analyze quantum pipelines, focusing on QSP/LCU/qubitization, block-encodings, and data-oracle concepts with end-to-end resource estimates.

Requirements include enrolment in a PhD at the time, strong background in Quantum Information/Computing, and Python/Qiskit experience or the willingness to ramp quickly.