Quantum Algorithms Intern: Solve Differential Equations

IBM; Dublin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM Research in Dublin is seeking a 3-month intern in 2027 with a strong background in Quantum Information to design and analyze algorithms for solving differential equations on quantum computers.

You will translate problem formulations into quantum circuits, develop fault-tolerant-compatible approaches, and benchmark quantum pipelines against classical baselines. Collaboration across research groups is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD during the full duration of the internship in Quantum Information/Quantum Computing or closely related field.
• Experience in at least two of: Hamiltonian simulation, LCU, QSP/SVT, qubitization or block-encodings.
• Proficiency with Python; familiarity with Qiskit or willingness to ramp quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze quantum algorithms for solving classical differential equations on quantum computers.
• Develop end-to-end time-evolution algorithms for quantum systems and assess accuracy against classical baselines.
• Benchmark pipelines and contribute to open-source artifacts and publications.
• Collaborate across quantum information, numerical algorithms, and dynamical systems communities.

Skills

Hamiltonian simulation

LCU

QSP/SVT

qubitization

block-encodings

oracle modeling

Python

Qiskit

signal processing

quantum algorithms

Education

PhD student in Quantum Information/Quantum Computing

Tools

Python

Qiskit

Job description

IBM Research in Dublin is seeking a 3-month intern in 2027 with a strong background in Quantum Information to design and analyze algorithms for solving differential equations on quantum computers.

You will translate problem formulations into quantum circuits, develop fault-tolerant-compatible approaches, and benchmark quantum pipelines against classical baselines. Collaboration across research groups is encouraged.