Senior Quantum Algorithmist for Differential Equations

IBM; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research Dublin is seeking a Research Scientist with a strong background in Quantum Information and Quantum Algorithms to design and analyze algorithms for solving classical differential equations on quantum computers. The role focuses on embedding nonlinear dynamics into linear systems and on encoding time evolution into efficient quantum circuits.

You will translate problem formulations into quantum models, define data access assumptions, and benchmark quantum pipelines against classical

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Quantum Information or closely related field.
• Experience in at least two: Hamiltonian simulation, LCU, QSP/SVT, qubitization, block-encodings.
• Proficiency prototyping in Python; experience with Qiskit or willingness to ramp quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze quantum algorithms for solving classical differential equations on quantum computers.
• Embed nonlinear dynamics into linear systems and encode linear dynamics into quantum circuits.
• Develop end-to-end time-evolution algorithms for s-sparse Hamiltonians and linear dissipative dynamics.
• Benchmark quantum pipelines against classical baselines and run Python/Qiskit experiments.
• Collaborate with quantum information, numerical algorithms, and dynamical systems communities.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Python prototyping

Qiskit experience

Amplitude amplification

Gate complexity analysis

Education

Doctorate Degree

Tools

Git/GitHub

Job description

IBM Research Dublin is seeking a Research Scientist with a strong background in Quantum Information and Quantum Algorithms to design and analyze algorithms for solving classical differential equations on quantum computers. The role focuses on embedding nonlinear dynamics into linear systems and on encoding time evolution into efficient quantum circuits.

You will translate problem formulations into quantum models, define data access assumptions, and benchmark quantum pipelines against classical