Quantum Computing Research Intern: Hamiltonian Simulation

IBM

Town of Yorktown (NY)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 164,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Job summary

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, NY is seeking a Research Intern specializing in Linear Algebra and Hamiltonian Simulation to develop and evaluate computational methods for quantum simulation. You will benchmark algorithm performance, apply methods to ground and excited states, time evolution, and thermal states, and collaborate with researchers across disciplines.

Proficiency in Python and a strong foundation in linear algebra and numerical methods are required, with a preference for a

Qualifications

  • Master's degree is required.
  • Strong foundation in quantum computing and algorithms.
  • Proficiency in Python or a comparable scientific programming language.
  • Knowledge of linear algebra and numerical methods.
  • Excellent communication of technical findings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate computational methods for quantum simulation.
  • Benchmark performance, accuracy, resource requirements, and scalability.
  • Apply methods to ground- and excited-state calculations, time evolution, and thermal-state preparation.
  • Collaborate with researchers across relevant scientific disciplines and communicate results through publications, presentations, and technical reports.

Skills

Quantum computing
Python
Linear algebra
Numerical methods
Scientific computing
Communication of results

Education

Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree

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Job description

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, NY is seeking a Research Intern specializing in Linear Algebra and Hamiltonian Simulation to develop and evaluate computational methods for quantum simulation. You will benchmark algorithm performance, apply methods to ground and excited states, time evolution, and thermal states, and collaborate with researchers across disciplines.

Proficiency in Python and a strong foundation in linear algebra and numerical methods are required, with a preference for a

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