Quantum Computing Researcher

5 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Noblis Full time
Job Summary

Noblis is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Computing to join our team in Reston, VA. As a key member of our research team, you will work closely with our subject matter experts and scientists to propose, develop, and lead quantum computing-oriented experiments and research across multiple domain areas.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop complex algorithms and optimization solutions for quantum computing applications.
  • Apply knowledge of quantum hardware, software development, and advanced technologies to address next-generation system requirements.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in computational and quantum science, hardware, and computing environments.
  • Collaborate with scientists on computational studies and experiments across diverse fields, including autonomous systems, biology, chemistry, aerospace, space, and cyber security.
  • Actively participate in scientific and industry symposiums, conferences, and professional societies.
  • Present research findings at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Contribute technical content to grants, proposals, white papers, and internal/external documents.
  • Communicate trends and developments in quantum science to business leaders and scientists across various disciplines.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in physics, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, or engineering, or a similar field, granted within the last 5 years.
  • Experience in algorithmic programming and compilation of optimization problems to near-term quantum processors, both gate-model quantum processors and/or quantum annealers.
  • Expertise or interest in enabling efficient utilization of prototype quantum hardware for experimenting with quantum and quantum-classical hybrid approaches for exact and approximate optimization and sampling.
  • Experience and interest in research and development of quantum computational approaches to challenging combinatorial optimization and sampling problems with relevance to areas such as planning and scheduling, fault diagnosis, and machine learning.
  • Understanding of gate-model processors desired.
  • Ability to propose and execute multiple research projects.
  • A strong publication record.
  • Ability to explain deep technical concepts to non-experts.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to propose and win independent research funding is a plus.
  • A high degree of ethical and scientific standards.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of gate-model processors.
  • Ability to explain deep technical concepts to non-experts.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • A high degree of ethical and scientific standards.
  • Professional affiliation with one or more of the following scientific organizations: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), IEEE Quantum Technical Community, American Physical Society (APS).
About Noblis

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD, tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions.

Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence, and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis - About Us.



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