Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Quantum Error Correction@ Amritapuri

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Kollam; On-site; INR 357,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham–Amritapuri Campus in Kollam, Kerala, is seeking a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Quantum Error Correction to support cutting-edge research in QEC and QEM. Under senior investigators, you will study error models, quantum circuits, stabilizer and surface codes, and decoding strategies.

The role involves simulations, data analysis, documentation, and collaboration with quantum software developers.

Qualifications

• NET qualification as per DST norms or equivalent
• Postgraduate degree with NET qualification or graduate degree with NET qualification
• Strong foundation in quantum mechanics and linear algebra
• Desirable programming with Python and knowledge of quantum frameworks

Responsibilities

• Study quantum noise models and impact on qubits and circuits
• Generate and analyse syndrome data for QEC experiments
• Implement and evaluate decoding algorithms for QEC
• Run simulations using Stim, Qiskit, PyMatching, and Qiskit-Aer
• Prepare technical reports and research papers
• Collaborate with quantum software developers and researchers

Skills

Python programming

Quantum information basics

Data analysis

Education

NET qualification as per DST norms

Postgraduate or Graduate degree with NET

M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in related fields

Tools

Stim

Qiskit

Qiskit-Aer

PyMatching

Job description

Job Title

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Quantum Error Correction

Location Kollam, Keralam

Required Number 1 Qualification

Qualification

• Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science with NET qualification, or Graduate Degree in a Professional Course with NET qualification, or Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course, as per applicable DST norms.
• M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E./M.S. or equivalent qualification in Physics, Quantum Physics, Quantum Computing, Quantum Information, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, or related areas will be preferred.
• Strong foundation in quantum mechanics, quantum computation, quantum information, linear algebra, and probability.
• Basic understanding of quantum error correction, quantum noise, quantum circuits, and fault-tolerant quantum computing.
• Programming proficiency in Python is desirable.
• Familiarity with quantum computing frameworks such as Qiskit, Qiskit-Aer, Stim, or equivalent platforms will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with academic projects, publications, or research exposure in quantum computing, quantum information, or quantum error correction are preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Research Fellow for the Amritapuri Campus to support research and development in Quantum Error Correction (QEC) and Quantum Error Mitigation (QEM). Under the guidance of senior researchers, the candidate will work on quantum error models, quantum circuits, stabilizer and surface codes, syndrome extraction, and decoding techniques. The role includes developing and evaluating QEC algorithms, conducting quantum circuit and noise simulations, analysing logical error rates, and supporting QEC software-tool development. The candidate will also contribute to experimental studies, technical documentation, publications, and research prototypes.

Key Responsibilities

• Study quantum noise models and their impact on quantum circuits and logical qubits.
• Generate and analyse syndrome data for quantum error correction experiments.
• Implement and evaluate decoding algorithms for quantum error correction.
• Work with tools such as Stim, PyMatching, Qiskit, and Qiskit-Aer or equivalent quantum simulation frameworks.
• Perform simulations and benchmarking of QEC techniques under different noise conditions.
• Analyse metrics such as logical error rates, physical-to-logical error performance, decoding accuracy, and computational overhead.
• Assist in developing software pipelines for quantum circuit simulation, syndrome generation, decoding, and result analysis.
• Support integration of QEC algorithms with quantum computing software platforms.
• Conduct literature surveys and investigate emerging techniques in fault-tolerant quantum computing.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, research papers, and project deliverables.
• Assist in developing research prototypes and technology demonstrations.
• Collaborate with quantum software developers, researchers, and other project team members.

Job category

Project Last date to apply September 15, 2026