Quantum Information Postdoc — Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral researcher in quantum computing and information theory, focusing on early fault-tolerant devices with a limited number of logical qubits.

Candidate will work independently and in a team on error correction, fault-tolerant protocols, resource estimation, and algorithm development for early fault-tolerant regimes, with opportunities for Director's Fellowships.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed within the last 5 years or to be completed soon.
• Evidence of original scientific research via peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in quantum computing and quantum information theory.
• Develop theoretical and computational tools for fault-tolerant quantum devices.
• Communicate results through reports, presentations, and publications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Communication

Research publications

Education

PhD in Physics/Math/CS/Materials Science

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral researcher in quantum computing and information theory, focusing on early fault-tolerant devices with a limited number of logical qubits.

Candidate will work independently and in a team on error correction, fault-tolerant protocols, resource estimation, and algorithm development for early fault-tolerant regimes, with opportunities for Director's Fellowships.