Quantum R&D PhD Intern - Flexible Hours + Housing Stipend

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, seeks an R&D PhD Intern in Broomfield, CO. You will work with scientists to advance quantum computing using trapped ions as qubits, collecting data and proposing performance improvements in a research environment.

The role emphasizes prior research experience, strong communication, and collaboration across teams, with compensation described as hourly pay and a housing stipend for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience (PhD inclusive) in atomic physics, quantum benchmarking, quantum information or quantum computing.
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments.
• Experience with constructing quantum circuits.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with published results.

Responsibilities

• Apply previous research to measure and improve quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• Work alongside teams of scientists to bring new concepts to life.
• Collect data on system performance, characterize device characteristics, and propose methods for improvements.

Skills

Quantum information

Quantum computing

Atomic physics

Simulation & modeling

Quantum circuits

Communication skills

Education

PhD program

Job description

Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, seeks an R&D PhD Intern in Broomfield, CO. You will work with scientists to advance quantum computing using trapped ions as qubits, collecting data and proposing performance improvements in a research environment.

The role emphasizes prior research experience, strong communication, and collaboration across teams, with compensation described as hourly pay and a housing stipend for non-local candidates.