Quantum Coherence Physicist - Research Scientist

IBM Canada Software Lab - Toronto; Yorktown Heights (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Quantum Coherence Physicist to join their research team in Yorktown Heights, NY, focusing on superconducting qubits. This role offers autonomy and requires a Master's or Doctorate, with responsibilities including conducting practical experiments and publishing research. Join a company that prides itself on innovation and tackling challenging problems in the tech space.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Generous paid time off

Training and educational resources

Diverse employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or related field.
• Experience with superconducting qubits and related research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to improve superconducting quantum devices.
• Work on practical experiments and fundamental investigations.
• Present and publish research findings.

Skills

Superconducting qubits

Device fabrication

Chemical functionalization

Testing of superconducting devices

Education

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Job description

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Introduction

IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.

IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

Your role and responsibilities

A Research Scientist position is available in the Quantum Coherence Materials Group, based at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY. The mission of this group is to understand limiters to coherence in superconducting qubits and to provide fundamental knowledge on how to mitigate loss mechanisms, making use of new learning in a timely manner. This job entails both a high degree of autonomy and the ability to work well with others in a research and development environment, with key deliverables and milestones planned throughout the year. in this role it is expected that you will present and/or publish selected work as well as file for patent protection where applicable. You are working towards producing improved superconducting quantum devices (gates). The work entails a mix of practical experiments and fundamental investigations to both improve upon IBM's existing hardware metrics and to gain insight/understanding of superconducting qubit performance limiters.

Required education

Master's Degree

Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Candidates should possess a graduate degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related engineering program, with experience in superconducting qubits.
• Prior research in (a) the testing of superconducting devices within dilution refrigerators, (b) experience in device fabrication and/or (c) chemical functionalization of surfaces is preferable.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Candidates should possess a Ph.D in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related engineering program, with experience in superconducting qubits.
  
  

About Business Unit

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

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Other Relevant Job Details

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
  
  

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Job Title

Quantum Coherence Physicist ( Research Scientist)

Date posted

09-May-2025

Job ID

32690

City / Township / Village

Yorktown Heights

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Research

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

160,130.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

244,904.00

Position type

Professional

Travel required

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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