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Postdoctoral Associate in Theoretical Quantum Information Science Virginia Tech in United States

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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Salary information listed as 65,000 - 80,000 USD, commensurate with experience.

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Virginia Tech

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Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Theoretical Physics
Fault Tolerance
Quantum Computing
Error Correction
Quantum Algorithms
Quantum Communication
Physics

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About this position

Virginia Tech is recruiting multiple Postdoctoral Associates in theoretical Quantum Information Science within the Computer Science Department at the Institute for Advanced Computing in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.

The positions focus on research in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum learning, quantum error correction, and quantum fault-tolerance. The successful researchers will join the quantum information groups of Prof. Steven Flammia and Prof. Jiaqi Leng and will work in a collaborative environment with other members of the broader Virginia Tech community and external experimental and theory groups worldwide.

Postdoctoral Associates will conduct original research in the listed quantum information topics, publish results in journals, and present work at conferences. The role also includes opportunities to travel for collaboration and dissemination of research findings.

The appointment is based at Virginia Tech's Institute for Advanced Computing, connecting the project to a wider research environment in one of the university's active computing and research settings.

Funding details

Salary information listed as 65,000 - 80,000 USD, commensurate with experience.

What's required

A Ph.D. in Quantum Information Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field is required. The Ph.D. must have been awarded no more than five years prior to the effective date of appointment, with at least one year of postdoctoral eligibility remaining. Knowledge of concepts and techniques from Quantum Information Science is preferred, and experience with Python, Julia, Mathematica, and quantum programming environments such as Qiskit is preferred.

How to apply

Apply through the Virginia Tech careers page using the provided application link. Prepare materials demonstrating your background in quantum information science and related computational/theoretical methods. Submit before the review date.

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Quantum Algorithms

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Theoretical Physics

Error Correction

Electrical Engineering

Prof. at Virginia Tech

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Research Interests

Quantum Computing

Theoretical Physics

Electrical Engineering

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Quantum Communication