Quantum Research Data Scientist I

DataJobs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Merz Lab is seeking a Quantum Research Data Scientist I to advance biomedical research through fermion-to-qubit mappings and the development of quantum and hybrid algorithms. The role blends data analytics, statistical modeling, and programming to enable data-driven research workflows.

The successful candidate will design and execute quantum and hybrid algorithms, apply programming skills across SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB and Qiskit, and curate complex clinical data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of data analytics, math or statistical modeling, or ML experience.
• Master’s or PhD degree may substitute work experience.
• Proficiency with SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and execute quantum and hybrid algorithms for biomedical research.
• Use programming skills to perform data analytics and generate insights.
• Apply basic statistical and predictive modeling techniques.
• Perform data validation, investigation, and hypothesis testing.
• Transform data to support research questions and develop basic predictive models.
• Identify process improvements to increase data-extraction and reporting efficiency.
• Curate and process complex clinical and biological data sets.
• Communicate research findings to the Principal Investigator.
• Identify technical issues and manage analytics program resolutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s or PhD degree

Tools

SAS

SQL

SPSS

R

Python

MATLAB

Qiskit

Job description

The Merz Lab at Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Quantum Research Data Scientist I to support biomedical research through fermion-to-qubit mappings and the development of quantum and hybrid algorithms. The role combines data analytics, statistical and predictive modeling, and programming to enable data-driven research workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and execute quantum and hybrid algorithms to address complex computational challenges in biomedical research.
• Use programming skills with tools such as SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, and MATLAB (or similar languages) to perform data analytics, generate insights, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Apply basic statistical, mathematical, and predictive modeling techniques to build algorithms and conduct data analytics.
• Perform basic data analysis activities including data validation, investigation, and hypothesis testing.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in transforming data to support research questions, including development of basic predictive and statistical models using modeling tools.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency in data extraction, reporting, programming, and operations.
• Curate and process complex clinical and biological data sets.
• Communicate and present research findings as needed.
• Identify technical issues and manage resolution for analytics programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, plus two years of experience conducting data analytics, math or statistical modeling, or machine learning.
• OR Master’s or PhD degree.
• Proficiency with programming skills in SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced quantum computing skills, including Python.
• Experience with fermion-to-qubit mapping.
• Experience with error mitigation techniques, noise modeling, and circuit optimization for near-term quantum devices.
• Experience developing quantum computing applications using Qiskit.

Technologies

• SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB
• Qiskit

Location and Work Setting

Cleveland, OH (onsite).

Salary Information

Pay range: USD 69,600 - 106,132 per year.

• Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00
• Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• In some locations, ability to move up to 15 pounds.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.