Postdoctoral Position in Particle Physics

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position at the intersection of quantum information and particle physics. The successful applicant will join Professor Carlos Argelles’ group to develop algorithms for encoding and processing particle physics data on near-term quantum computers.

Applicants with strong expertise in machine learning, quantum information, or data analysis are encouraged to apply, and a Ph.D. must be completed by the start date.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by the appointment start date.
• Outstanding research in particle physics appropriate to the level of the position.
• Expertise in machine learning, quantum information, and/or data analysis is strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms to encode and process particle physics data on near-term era quantum computers.

Skills

Machine learning

Quantum information

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Position Description

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the intersection between quantum information and particle physics. The successful applicant will work in Professor Carlos Argelles’ group on the development of new algorithms to encode and process particle physics data in near-term era quantum computers. Applicants with backgrounds in quantum information or particle physics are both encouraged to apply.

Additional Qualifications

Candidates with strong expertise in machine learning, quantum information, and/ or data analysis are strongly encouraged to apply, as these skills will be preferred in the selection process.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date; demonstrate outstanding research in particle physics appropriate to the level of the position.

Salary Range

$67,600-$80,000

Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field

References

• Minimum Number of References Required: 3
• Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3

Contact Information

• Molly Neylan
• Department of Physics
• Faculty of Arts and Sciences
• Harvard University
• 17 Oxford Street
• Cambridge, MA 02138
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

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