Postdoc: Quantum Computing & Plasma Physics Research

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company pension

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a postdoctoral research associate to explore the frontier of quantum information science and plasma physics. The successful applicant will lay the theoretical foundation for QC-ADDS, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and present at conferences.

The role involves joining a multidisciplinary team and contributing to transformative quantum computing research with expected collaboration across disciplines in a world-class lab environment.

Qualifications

• PhD within the past five years or within the next eight months.
• Academic background or experience with quantum algorithms or quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Lay the theoretical foundation for Quantum Computing for Application Development and Discovery Science (QC-ADDS).
• Publish research in peer‑reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers across related fields.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Quantum computing

Education

PhD in Quantum Computing, Plasma Physics, Statistical Physics, or related field

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a postdoctoral research associate to explore the frontier of quantum information science and plasma physics. The successful applicant will lay the theoretical foundation for QC-ADDS, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and present at conferences.

The role involves joining a multidisciplinary team and contributing to transformative quantum computing research with expected collaboration across disciplines in a world-class lab environment.