Quantum Hardware Research Scientist (Staff)

IBM; Ionia (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including medical

Financial programs such as 401(k)

Generous paid time off including 12HOL

Training and educational resources on

Diverse and inclusive employee groups

Job summary

IBM Research is seeking a researcher to conduct experimental investigations of quantum hardware at Yorktown Heights, NY. You will correlate performance with models, identify fidelity limits, and propose new directions to advance IBM’s quantum computing capabilities.

A PhD and postdoctoral experience in experimental quantum computing are required. As part of a dynamic, collaborative team, you will lay out and simulate quantum devices, contributing to breakthroughs in superconducting qubits and

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field.
• Post doc or professional job experience in experimental quantum computing.
• Experience laying out and simulating quantum devices.
• Research background in superconducting qubits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental investigations of IBM’s quantum hardware.
• Correlate device performance with modelling and theoretical predictions.
• Identify fidelity limiting mechanisms and propose directions to improve quantum computers.
• Work as an independent contributor in a large team of scientists.

Skills

Experimental quantum computing

Superconducting qubits

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Doctorate Degree

Job description

IBM Research is seeking a researcher to conduct experimental investigations of quantum hardware at Yorktown Heights, NY. You will correlate performance with models, identify fidelity limits, and propose new directions to advance IBM’s quantum computing capabilities.

A PhD and postdoctoral experience in experimental quantum computing are required. As part of a dynamic, collaborative team, you will lay out and simulate quantum devices, contributing to breakthroughs in superconducting qubits and