Quantum Computing Postdoc: Hamiltonian Simulation & Applications

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible PTO

Onsite gyms

Relocation package

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory's Computing and Artificial Intelligence Division seeks applicants to explore quantum computing applications to simulate complex physical systems. The successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary team focusing on fault-tolerant quantum computing, Hamiltonian simulation, and quantum algorithm design, with emphasis on materials or relativistic quantum chemistry.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing new algorithms, performing theoretical and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, completed within the last 5 years or near completion.
• Substantial experience in developing, analyzing, and improving quantum algorithms and their applications.
• Proficiency in Julia or Python.
• Proven ability to communicate research findings through publications, reports, or presentations.
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct theoretical and computational studies.
• Develop and implement new quantum algorithms.
• Analyze results and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
• Lead and collaborate on innovative projects with researchers in quantum computing, computational science, chemistry, and materials science.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Scientific publications

Communicating research

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Applied Math/Physics

Tools

Julia

Python

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory's Computing and Artificial Intelligence Division seeks applicants to explore quantum computing applications to simulate complex physical systems. The successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary team focusing on fault-tolerant quantum computing, Hamiltonian simulation, and quantum algorithm design, with emphasis on materials or relativistic quantum chemistry.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing new algorithms, performing theoretical and