Theoretical Quantum Algorithms Intern

International Business Machines Corporation; Town of Yorktown (NY); Hybrid; USD 82.000 - 164.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Stock Purchase Plan

Family medical leave

Zusammenfassung

IBM Research invites applications for a Quantum Algorithms Theory Intern in Yorktown Heights. You will join theorists to design and analyze quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers, collaborating with mentors across quantum information theory and related areas.

The internship emphasizes theoretical contributions and potential publication, with opportunities to connect to practical implementations. The program seeks candidates enrolled in Ph.D.

Qualifikationen

• Enrollment in an academic graduate program (Ph.D. or research-focused Master’s) in Physics, CS, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related field, with a focus on quantum computing, quantum information theory, or theoretical computer science.
• Coursework or research projects in quantum algorithms, quantum information theory, computational complexity and linear algebra.
• Demonstrated experience performing independent theoretical research, such as coursework projects, a thesis, or prior publications.
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language, such as Python.
• Passion for tackling open problems of strategic interest to IBM's roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computing, including simulation of physical systems, differential equations, and learning and testing.

Aufgaben

• Investigate a well-defined research question in quantum algorithms, working toward original theoretical contributions suited to fault-tolerant quantum computation.
• Characterize potential quantum speed-ups by comparing candidate algorithms against state-of-the-art classical methods, using tools from computational complexity theory.
• Consider how your algorithmic ideas connect to implementations suited to fault-tolerant quantum architectures, in discussion with colleagues across compilation and error correction.
• Document and present your findings, with the goal of producing results suitable for a peer-reviewed publication or conference submission.

Kenntnisse

Quantum algorithms

Computational complexity

Python

Academic research

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Qiskit

Git / GitHub

Jobbeschreibung

IBM Research invites applications for a Quantum Algorithms Theory Intern in Yorktown Heights. You will join theorists to design and analyze quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers, collaborating with mentors across quantum information theory and related areas.

The internship emphasizes theoretical contributions and potential publication, with opportunities to connect to practical implementations. The program seeks candidates enrolled in Ph.D.