Quantum Simulation Intern: Linear Algebra & Hamiltonian

IBM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Boston is seeking an intern to develop, implement, and evaluate computational methods for quantum simulation. You will benchmark performance and scalability while applying methods to ground- and excited-state problems, time evolution, and thermal-state preparation.

You will collaborate with researchers across scientific disciplines, communicating results via publications, presentations, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in quantum computing and quantum algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python or a comparable scientific programming language.
• Knowledge of linear algebra and numerical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate computational methods for quantum simulation.
• Benchmark algorithm performance, accuracy, resource requirements, and scalability.
• Collaborate with researchers across disciplines and communicate results through publications and reports.

Skills

Quantum computing foundations

Python programming

Linear algebra

Numerical methods

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

PennyLane

Job description

IBM Research in Boston is seeking an intern to develop, implement, and evaluate computational methods for quantum simulation. You will benchmark performance and scalability while applying methods to ground- and excited-state problems, time evolution, and thermal-state preparation.

You will collaborate with researchers across scientific disciplines, communicating results via publications, presentations, and technical reports.