Description

nIQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM’s software and hardware. IQM has over 280 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.n
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n( www.meetiqm.com
() We are looking for expert in Fermionic Simulationwith quantum computers an to join our team to support our mission of expanding the frontier of scientific and technological progress in quantum science.n

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nYou will be embedded in the Algorithm and Error Control Department, Simulation team and in constant exchange with other technical R&D teams at IQM. Our Simulation team is very active in exploring and optimising quantum algorithms, in particular for the simulation of quantum many-body problems. If you enjoy your academic freedom but want to move closer to the real applications of quantum computers – this job is for you!nn

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nIn this R&D position you will be collaborating daily with other quantum algorithm engineers, while keeping close contact with our quantum hardware teams. IQM is a low-hierarchy start-up so the feedback loop is short and you will be able to enjoy the accelerated impact of your daily decisions. Ideally, you will be located in Munich, but we are open to consider other IQM locations for the right person!nn

  • nYou will be developing new and improving existing quantum algorithms for problems from quantum chemistry and condensed matter physics.nn

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  • nYou will be implementing quantum algorithms on (potentially tailor-made co-design) IQM quantum hardware.nn

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  • nYou will be publishing high impact research at the frontier of quantum science.nn

What skills do I need?

Required skillsn

  • nPhD in quantum chemistry, theoretical physics, computer science, applied mathematics or similar field or equivalent company experience.nn

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  • nDeep knowledge of quantum algorithms and quantum information theory.nn

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  • nAdvanced knowledge of classical algorithms for quantum chemistry and/or condensed matter physics, i.e. QMC, TN, CC, SCI, DMET, DMFT, DFT…nn

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  • nProvable experience (in the form of scientific publications) in developing quantum algorithms for simulation, i.e. QSE, QRTE, QITE, QPE, QSCI, QSP…nn

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  • n2+ years of experience in developing code for scientific applications.nn

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Nice-to-have skillsn

  • nExperience in quantum error correction and error mitigation techniques.nn

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  • nExperience in running quantum algorithms on quantum hardware.nn

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  • nKnowledge of the theory of superconducting circuits.nn

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Soft skillsn

  • nYou feel comfortable in a team-oriented collaborative environment.nn

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  • nYou keep your skills and knowledge fresh and are always eager to learn more.nn

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  • nYou create elegant solutions amidst complexity.nn

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  • nYou care deeply about building quality and keeping the internal and external quality of your code high.nn

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  • nYou understand how to balance current needs with future capability and extensibility.nn

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  • nAn excellent opportunity to collaborate on world-class R&D and cutting-edge technologynn

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  • nAn opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse company on a critical missionnn

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  • nA unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantumnn

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  • nGrowth and progress in a creative and open start-up environmentnn

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  • nTeam with a relaxed and cozy atmospherenn

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