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Posted 115 days ago

Quantum Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow - QEC

🏢 QuEra

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Role Type

🧪 Scientist / Researcher

Role Focus

🛠️ Advance Science

Seniority

🌿 Experienced

🌸 PhD / Postdoc

Employer Type

🏢 Industry

This fixed-term Postdoctoral Fellow position focuses on advancing quantum error correction (QEC) for neutral atom quantum computing platforms. The role involves developing innovative QEC protocols and designing their concrete implementation in hardware. The work will inform near-term applications and long-term architectural designs of the quantum computing system. This is an industry opportunity to shape the design direction of a leading quantum computing platform.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new Quantum Error Correction (QEC) schemes that require less space and time resources.

Design QEC schemes specifically for neutral atom platforms and work with software teams to simulate and implement them.

Propose and evaluate scalable quantum architectures, error correction methods, and control strategies.

Work alongside experimental teams to direct system design, understand results, and confirm computational models.

Write technical publications, white papers, and patent applications.

Share knowledge internally and represent the company in external scientific settings like conferences.

Required Skills

A Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Quantum Information, or a closely related academic area.

Proven expertise in quantum error correction (QEC).

A history of publishing peer-reviewed work in highly reputable journals.

Nice-to-have Skills

Familiarity with experimental quantum computing platforms, such as atom arrays.

Proficiency in numerical simulation and scientific programming.

Experience using decoders or machine learning techniques.

Ability to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications, including working with engineers and experimentalists.

Interest in converting basic research findings into commercial quantum technologies.

Technology Tags

Error correction

Expertise in developing novel QEC schemes is the primary focus of the role.

Neutral Atoms

The entire research effort is centered around the neutral atom quantum computing platform used by QuEra.

Atomic Physics

Understanding atomic physics is essential for designing QEC implementation on neutral atom hardware.

Circuit design

The role requires designing the concrete implementation of QEC protocols in the neutral atom hardware.

Control algorithms

Responsibilities include proposing and evaluating scalable quantum control strategies.

Simulation algos

The candidate needs proficiency in numerical simulation to evaluate QEC protocols and collaborate with software teams.

ML approaches

Experience with decoders or machine learning is listed as a preferred qualification for algorithm development.

Source Job Description

Summary

QuEra Computing Inc. is seeking a talented and driven Postdoctoral Fellow with a background in quantum error correction (QEC) or related areas to contribute to our neutral atom quantum computing research and innovation efforts. This role is a fixed-term position. The ideal candidate will develop innovative QEC protocols, design their concrete implementation in neutral atom hardware, and evaluate how they interplay with quantum algorithms. This will inform both near-term applications and long-term architectures. This is a unique opportunity to shape the design direction of one of the most promising quantum computing platforms, while working in close collaboration with QuEra scientists and engineers in an industry setting.

Key Responsibilities

Develop novel QEC schemes with lower overhead in space and time.
Design QEC schemes suited to neutral atom platforms and collaborate with software teams on their simulation and implementation.
Propose and evaluate scalable quantum architectures, error correction schemes, and control strategies.
Collaborate with experimental teams to guide system design, interpret results, and validate models.
Contribute to technical publications, white papers, and patent filings.
Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and external scientific outreach (e.g., conferences, workshops).

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Quantum Information, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in quantum error correction.
Track record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with experimental quantum computing platforms, including but not limited to atom arrays.
Proficiency with numerical simulation and scientific programming.
Experience with decoders or machine learning.
Ability to work across theory and application, including engagement with experimentalists and engineers.
Interest in translating fundamental research into commercial quantum technologies.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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