Senior Quantum Researcher - Flexible Hours, Stock Options

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options

Health insurance

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Flexible working hours

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantum Computing Researcher to push the boundaries of quantum information science in a dynamic, technology-forward environment. Based in Richards Bay, this role focuses on advancing quantum algorithms and hardware development alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a related field with at least five years of quantum research experience, and possess strong programming skills in Python and C++, plus hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, CS, EE or related field with specialization in quantum information or quantum computing.
• Minimum 5 years of research experience in quantum computing or a closely related field.
• Strong theoretical foundation in quantum mechanics, quantum information, and quantum algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience in quantum simulation frameworks like Qiskit or Cirq.

Responsabilités

• Conduct advanced theoretical and experimental research in quantum computing.
• Develop and analyze novel quantum algorithms for optimization, simulation, and machine learning.
• Contribute to design, simulation, and testing of quantum computing hardware.
• Collaborate with physicists, CS professionals, and engineers to advance quantum tech.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to IP portfolio.

Formation

PhD in Physics/CS/EE with quantum information specialization

Outils

Qiskit

Cirq

Python

C++

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantum Computing Researcher to push the boundaries of quantum information science in a dynamic, technology-forward environment. Based in Richards Bay, this role focuses on advancing quantum algorithms and hardware development alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a related field with at least five years of quantum research experience, and possess strong programming skills in Python and C++, plus hands-on experience with