What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tech Staff-Quantum Algorithms position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Date: Feb 14, 2025
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory develops quantum systems, including theory, engineering, and control, to address critical future technology needs. Areas of focus include superconducting qubits, trapped ions, integrated photonics, and solid-state quantum sensing. The group's innovative research is supported by on-site state-of-the-art fabrication tools, close partnership with universities and industry, extensive test and measurement infrastructure, and daily collaboration with the 1700 Ph.D-level scientists within Lincoln Laboratory
Our group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a full-time technical staff member to perform research on the design, implementation, and evaluation of quantum algorithms. This researcher would work within a group that is defining new applications for quantum computing, designing quantum algorithms for these applications, developing logical circuit implementations of the algorithms, and performing resource analysis of the circuits.
Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Development and analysis of novel and efficient quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers
- Development and application of quantum algorithms for problem areas such as: Hamiltonian dynamics, ground-state estimation of chemistry Hamiltonians, and state preparation
- Implementation, testing, and resource analysis of algorithms targeted to specific application instances
- Optimization of techniques in quantum algorithms including: block encoding, quantum signal processing, and Trotter-Suzuki product formulas
- Development of software libraries within platforms such as Qualtran, OpenFermion, QisKit, etc.
PhD (or a MS and 5 years experience or BS and 10 yearsexperience) in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.Must have a strong background in theoretical quantum computer science. Experience with quantum algorithms and quantum circuits is required. The ability to develop software in programming languages such as: C , Python, Matlab, and/or Mathematica is required. Experience with quantum development platforms and resource estimation is desired.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 41602
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