Quantum Optics Postdoc — Entropy Computing & Photonics

quantumcomputinginc; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Optics to advance entropy quantum computing through theoretical modeling and simulations, focusing on photonic devices and open quantum systems.

The role collaborates with the high‑performance computing and entropy computing hardware teams to design architectures, run numerical experiments, develop quantum algorithms, and publish results in journals and conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong background in quantum optics and theoretical modeling.
• Experience with numerical simulation of photonic/quantum systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical models of quantum photonic devices and systems for entropy quantum computing.
• Perform simulations of optical components, integrated photonic circuits, and light–matter interactions to guide device design.
• Explore architectures in quantum optics to enhance efficiency and scalability of entropy-based computing.
• Contribute to algorithm–hardware co-design by identifying photonic implementation opportunities.
• Explore quantum algorithms compatible with entropy computing with the research group at QCi.
• Publish and present research outcomes in journals and conferences.

Skills

Quantum optics

Theoretical modeling

Numerical simulation

Python

MATLAB

C++

Publications

Communication

Education

PhD in Physics / Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Optics to advance entropy quantum computing through theoretical modeling and simulations, focusing on photonic devices and open quantum systems.

The role collaborates with the high‑performance computing and entropy computing hardware teams to design architectures, run numerical experiments, develop quantum algorithms, and publish results in journals and conferences.