Staff Scientific Computing Engineer - Quantum Education

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Staff Scientific Computing Engineer to support the Education Unit of a new Quantum Computing Hub. You will develop educational materials, lead workshops, and train faculty, postdocs, and trainees to integrate quantum computing into their research.

The role emphasizes curriculum design, documentation, and collaboration across biomedical and chemical domains, with opportunities to contribute to grant writing and outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, computational biology, computer engineering.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in independent scientific analyses and/or image data management.
• Experience in applied computational fields: ML, computational modeling, finite element analysis, computational geometry, HPC and distributed computing.
• Substantial programming experience in two or more common languages.
• Experience in the analysis and management of scientific data, incl. visualization, ML solutions, or statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain educational materials for quantum computing, including tutorials, lectures, hands-on exercises, and training modules.
• Provide technical training and onboarding for faculty, postdocs, Sr. Researchers, and trainees.
• Create and deliver workshops, short courses, lectures, seminars, and hackathons.
• Design curricula tailored to biomedical and chemical applications with Hub leadership.
• Build documentation and best-practice materials for quantum algorithms, chemistry workflows, and hybrid pipelines.
• Support collaborative research by explaining quantum approaches to domain teams.

Skills

Programming languages

Machine learning

HPC & distributed computing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Join an exceptional team of researchers dedicated to advancing the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, that no child should die in the dawn of life.

The Office of Data Science at St. Jude is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and well-organized Staff Scientific Computing Engineer to support the Education Unit of a new Quantum Computing Hub. The Hub serves as St. Jude’s institutional center for quantum research, education, and innovation across biomedical sciences and pediatric research.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain educational materials for quantum computing, including tutorials, lecture content, hands-on exercises, coding examples, and self-paced training modules.
• Provide technical training and onboarding for faculty, postdocs, Sr. Research Scientists, and trainees wanting to integrate quantum computing into their research.
• Create, organize, and deliver workshops, short courses, lectures, seminars, and hackathons for the St. Jude scientific community.
• Work with Hub leadership to identify educational needs and design curricula tailored to biomedical and chemical applications.
• Build documentation, guides, and best-practice materials that support quantum algorithm development, quantum chemistry workflows, and hybrid quantum-classical pipelines.
• Support collaborative research projects by helping teams understand quantum approaches relevant to their domain.
• Assist in developing outreach and community-building programs related to quantum education across St. Jude.
• Evaluate and integrate new quantum hardware and software capabilities into the training ecosystem.
• Help maintain code repositories, example notebooks, and reproducible demonstration workflows for multiple quantum platforms.
• Contribute to grant proposals and project reports related to quantum education, training, and outreach.
• Support the organization of symposia, workshops, summer schools, and visiting-lecturer programs.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant training environment within the Quantum Computing Hub.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in relevant area (e.g., applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, computational biology, computer engineering) (OR) Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience (including code repositories or published works) in independent scientific analyses and/or image data management.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more applied computational fields: application of modern machine learning methodology, algorithms, computational modeling, finite element analysis, computational geometry, fluid mechanics, scientific visualization, HPC and distributed computing.
• Substantial experience in programming (i.e., fluent in two or more common computer languages).
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis and management of scientific data, including one or more of the following: scientific data visualization, scientific computer code optimization, development of machine learning solutions, deep learning, numerical optimization, application of advanced statistical methods, and development of scientific software.
• Experience working with large data volumes.
• Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or quantum machine learning.
• Strong experience with quantum programming frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, CUDA-Q, Pennylane).
• Proficiency in Python and experience developing clean, well-documented code.
• Proficiency with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with quantum chemistry, quantum simulation, or hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
• Excellent teaching, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to explain complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience designing or teaching courses, tutorials, bootcamps, or computational workshops.
• Experience developing scientific documentation or training material for research platforms.
• Prior involvement in community-building or outreach programs.
• Experience mentoring trainees or providing technical instruction.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with biomedical or chemical research applications.
• Experience contributing to grant writing, large collaborative proposals, or curriculum development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area (e.g., applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, bioinformatics, computer science, computer engineering) required.
• Master's degree preferred.

About St. Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty members work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. St. Jude is one of the best-funded research institutes in the US, with an annual budget of over $2 billion (https://www.stjude.org/about-st-jude/financials.html).

Working at St. Jude is a remarkable and special experience in many ways.

• Mission: At St. Jude, working is more than just a job; it’s a calling. Each member of St. Jude is united by a shared purpose: finding cures and saving children. In addition to the meaningful work you will undertake, we offer a range of perks to enhance your experience.
• Community and Belonging: St. Jude is like a warm family that welcomes you, largely because it is a Children’s hospital. It provides an exceptionally warm and friendly atmosphere. St. Jude also fosters a vibrant scientist and postdoc community that supports a well-balanced life. A dynamic environment promotes connections and camaraderie among researchers from all backgrounds
• The Best of Both Worlds - Industry and Academia: St. Jude provides academic freedom in research, along with industrial efficiency and resources. We have access to world-class shared resources/facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and funding, accelerating research productivity.
• Benefits: St. Jude offers a world-class benefits package (https://www.stjude.org/jobs/hospital/benefits.html). Enjoy comprehensive healthcare, a competitive salary, tuition assistance for continued education, and exceptional work-life balance with ample paid time off.
• Additional Perks: St. Jude offers many perks, including an on-site gym, an employee pharmacy, and more. To learn more about the unexpected perks of working at St. Jude, visit our website at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/hospital/talent-talks/10-unexpected-perks-of-working-at-st-jude.html
• Professional and Career Growth: Experience specifically designed programs to enhance professional growth and career readiness, empowering postdocs for success beyond their training. This includes access to grant-writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, a professional development allowance, and much more. More information can be found at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/hospital/talent-talks/5-questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-job-in-science.html

Top Employer

• St. Jude was among the top 10 large employers in the US in 2024, ahead of Google, Microsoft, and Apple: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/?sh=70605b987b66
• Top Employer for Women: St. Jude is also among the top 10 employers for women in the US: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-women/
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is high school and college students’ top “dream employer,” according to the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) 2018 Career Interest Survey. https://www.hrdive.com/news/st-judes-tops-list-of-students-dream-employers/526201/
• St. Jude ranked second in the new 2026 list of dream employers: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-healthcare-professionals/

About Memphis

St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Living in Memphis provides several unique advantages, including:

• Breathtaking Nature: Memphis offers unique natural scenery, including the Mississippi River (the largest river in the US) and Shelby Farms Park, which, at 4,500 acres, is one of the largest urban parks in the country. See https://www.memphistravel.com/sports-outdoors for more details.
• Its Culture: It is, for instance, the home of Elvis Presley. See https://www.memphistravel.com/arts-culture for more details on the cultural aspects.
• It’s Affordability: Memphis is one of the most affordable cities in the US, meaning the same income will take you farther than in other places in the US (for more details, see https://www.moneycrashers.com/most-affordable-cities-live/).

Work Location

We highly value the dynamic and collaborative environment fostered by in-person or hybrid work arrangements, which enables seamless, direct engagement and deep team collaboration.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Staff Scientific Computing Engineer - Quantum Education.

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