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Posted 137 days ago
🏢 QuEra
Role Type
Role Focus
Seniority
Employer Type
QuEra Computing is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in quantum physics and quantum error correction. This role involves significant contributions to neutral atom quantum computing research and innovation. The fellow will develop new quantum computing applications and design custom error correction protocols. This position offers a unique chance to shape the design direction of advanced quantum computing platforms in collaboration with QuEra's scientific and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and evaluate novel quantum error correction architectures and protocols to advance quantum computing.
Drive the co-design of quantum applications and neutral atom hardware to maximize computational performance.
Collaborate with experimental teams to develop and guide experimental protocols and interpret experimental results.
Contribute to research papers, technical publications, and patent filings.
Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and external scientific outreach at conferences and workshops.
Required Skills
Ph.D. degree in physics, computer science, or a related discipline
Background in quantum computing and quantum error correction
Expertise in circuit-level quantum error correction simulations
Proficiency with numerical tools (stim, qiskit)
Proficiency with prototyping software (crumble, quirk)
Track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice-to-have Skills
Familiarity with neutral atom platforms, including principles of digital neutral atom hardware operation
Experience analyzing quantum simulation algorithms and their application context
Hands-on experience with HPC environments for large-scale numerical simulation
Motivation to translate fundamental research into commercial quantum technologies
Technology Tags
The role is focused on research and innovation in quantum computing, developing applications and influencing platform design.
A key responsibility is to design and evaluate novel quantum error correction architectures and protocols.
The job explicitly states a focus on QuEra’s neutral atom quantum computing research and innovation efforts.
The role involves co-designing quantum applications with neutral atom hardware and influencing hardware design direction.
The role requires analyzing quantum simulation algorithms and expertise in circuit-level quantum error correction simulations.
Proficiency with numerical tools such as stim, qiskit, crumble, and quirk is a required qualification.
Experience with HPC environments for large-scale numerical simulation is listed as a preferred qualification.