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

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Kollam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow (JRF) at the Amritapuri Campus in Kollam, Kerala, to advance research and software development in Quantum Error Correction (QEC) and fault-tolerant quantum computing. The candidate should hold an M.S./M.Tech.

or equivalent and have a strong background in quantum computing, QEC, and Python programming, with hands-on experience in Stim, PyMatching and Qiskit.

Qualifications

• 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 research background in quantum computing, quantum information, quantum error correction, or related areas.
• Good understanding of stabilizer codes, surface codes, quantum noise, syndrome extraction, and quantum decoding.
• Hands-on experience with quantum simulation and QEC frameworks such as Stim, PyMatching, Qiskit, Qiskit-Aer, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with scientific computing and numerical simulation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate advanced quantum error correction and error mitigation techniques.
• Implement stabilizer, surface, and other relevant quantum error-correcting codes.
• Develop syndrome extraction, decoding, and logical error-rate evaluation pipelines.
• Develop and analyse physical noise models relevant to quantum computing hardware.
• Work with Stim, PyMatching, Qiskit-Aer, Qiskit, and related quantum computing toolchains.
• Benchmark different decoding approaches based on accuracy, logical error rate, execution time, and computational overhead.
• Investigate hardware-aware QEC approaches considering realistic noise characteristics and quantum circuit topologies.
• Develop software modules for automated quantum circuit simulation, error injection, syndrome generation, decoding, and performance analysis.
• Study and implement approaches for adaptive error mitigation and predictive noise modelling.
• Support integration of QEC/QEM modules into a modular quantum software toolchain.
• Conduct independent literature reviews and formulate research problems and experimental methodologies.
• Lead the development of research prototypes and contribute to project milestones and technical deliverables.
• Prepare research publications, technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Guide and support JRFs and other junior project members in QEC-related implementation and experimentation.
• Collaborate with researchers working on quantum software, quantum hardware, AI-assisted decoding, and fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Skills

Quantum research

Python programming

QEC frameworks

Education

M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E./M.S. or equivalent

Tools

Stim

PyMatching

Qiskit

Qiskit-Aer

Job description

Job Title Senior Research Fellow (JRF) – Quantum Error Correction Location Kollam, Keralam Required Number 1 Qualification

• 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 research background in quantum computing, quantum information, quantum error correction, or related areas.
• Good understanding of stabilizer codes, surface codes, quantum noise, syndrome extraction, and quantum decoding.
• Hands-on experience with quantum simulation and QEC frameworks such as Stim, PyMatching, Qiskit, Qiskit-Aer, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with scientific computing and numerical simulation is desirable.
• Experience in implementing, benchmarking, or analysing QEC/QEM algorithms.
• Research publications, technical reports, or demonstrated research work in quantum computing/QEC will be preferred.

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow at Amritapuri Campus who will contribute to advanced research and software development in Quantum Error Correction (QEC), Quantum Error Mitigation (QEM), and fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate advanced quantum error correction and error mitigation techniques.
• Implement stabilizer, surface, and other relevant quantum error-correcting codes.
• Develop syndrome extraction, decoding, and logical error-rate evaluation pipelines.
• Develop and analyse physical noise models relevant to quantum computing hardware.
• Work with Stim, PyMatching, Qiskit-Aer, Qiskit, and related quantum computing toolchains.
• Benchmark different decoding approaches based on accuracy, logical error rate, execution time, and computational overhead.
• Investigate hardware-aware QEC approaches considering realistic noise characteristics and quantum circuit topologies.
• Develop software modules for automated quantum circuit simulation, error injection, syndrome generation, decoding, and performance analysis.
• Study and implement approaches for adaptive error mitigation and predictive noise modelling.
• Support integration of QEC/QEM modules into a modular quantum software toolchain.
• Conduct independent literature reviews and formulate research problems and experimental methodologies.
• Lead the development of research prototypes and contribute to project milestones and technical deliverables.
• Prepare research publications, technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Guide and support JRFs and other junior project members in QEC-related implementation and experimentation.
• Collaborate with researchers working on quantum software, quantum hardware, AI-assisted decoding, and fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Job category

Project

Last date to apply

September 15, 2026