Research Intern: Linear Algebra and Hamiltonian Simulation - 2027

IBM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship by IBM researchers

Job summary

IBM is offering an intern position in San Jose, focusing on quantum simulation. The role involves developing and evaluating computational methods, and applying them to problems such as ground- and excited-state calculations, time evolution, and thermal-state preparation.

The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers across disciplines, contribute to publications and technical reports, and advance quantum computing research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree is required.
• Strong foundation in quantum computing and quantum algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python or a comparable scientific programming language.
• Knowledge of linear algebra and numerical methods.
• Ability to implement computational methods, analyze results, and communicate technical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate computational methods for quantum simulation.
• Benchmark algorithm performance, accuracy, resource requirements, and scalability.
• Apply methods to ground- and excited-state calculations, time evolution, and thermal-state preparation.
• Collaborate with researchers across disciplines and communicate results through publications, presentations, and technical reports.

Skills

Quantum computing

Python

Linear algebra

Numerical methods

Scientific communication

Education

Doctorate degree

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

PennyLane

Job description

Introduction

The candidate will conduct research in quantum simulation, developing computational approaches for studying complex quantum systems. The work will combine quantum computing, numerical methods, and scientific computing in a collaborative research environment.

Introduction

The candidate will conduct research in quantum simulation, developing computational approaches for studying complex quantum systems. The work will combine quantum computing, numerical methods, and scientific computing in a collaborative research environment.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an intern, you will develop, implement, and evaluate computational methods for quantum simulation. Benchmark algorithm performance, accuracy, resource requirements, and scalability. Apply these methods to problems such as ground- and excited-state calculations, time evolution, and thermal-state preparation. Collaborate with researchers across relevant scientific disciplines and communicate results through publications, presentations, and technical reports.

Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Strong foundation in quantum computing and quantum algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python or a comparable scientific programming language.
• Knowledge of linear algebra and numerical methods.
• Ability to implement computational methods, analyze results, and communicate technical findings clearly.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Research experience in quantum simulation or related areas.
• Experience with Hamiltonian simulation, many-body methods, quantum chemistry, electronic structure, or condensed-matter physics.
• Familiarity with quantum software frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, or similar tools.
• Experience with scientific computing or high-performance computing environments is desirable.