Senior Researcher – Noise Simulation for Quantum Control and Testing Quantum Algorithms (M/F)

Qubit Pharmaceuticals is looking for a highly qualified Senior Researcher to lead our project on noise simulation for quantum control research and hardware characterization, and dataset generation for testing quantum algorithms under realistic noisy conditions.

The perfect fit for this job

We are highly seeking a senior quantum physics/control/computing scientist who is a problem solver with computational skills and an analytical mindset. A passionate scientist with time and project management skills. Leadership skills are also needed for this position.

A scientist with a strong background in computational quantum physics, error mitigation, quantum control, noise models, and machine learning.

Your role

• Lead the development of noise simulation software for quantum processors.

• Generate and analyze datasets for benchmarking quantum algorithms.

• Develop new methods for quantum control and error mitigation.

• Collaborate with hardware developers and research institutions.

• Mentor junior researchers and students involved in the project.

• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at conferences.

Your Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing, computational physics or relative field

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the quantum computing field.

• Strong quantum information background, with experience in quantum noise models, error mitigation, and quantum control.

• Strong background in the physics of some of the most relevant quantum computing platforms.

• Strong experience in python programming, including using the relevant programming packages.

• Experience with collaborative software development platforms (GitHub, GitLab), ideally via contributions to some open-source quantum computing software kit.

• Experience in performing simulations on HPC systems (CPU/GPU) is desirable.

• Proven track record of research excellence demonstrated through publications and conference presentations.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong experience of independent work, supervising junior colleagues/students.

The proposal benefits & perks

• Duration: Full time – Permanent

• Starting date: Starting from September 2024

• Salary according to profile

• Health insurance and provident fund 100% covered

• Lunch vouchers worth €9 covered at 50%.

• Possibility of remote work for 2 days per week.

• Location: Paris 14th arrondissement