ORNL Quantum Algorithms Post-Bachelor’s Research Associate
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy, environment, and security.
The Quantum Information Science Group in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Post-Bachelor’s Research Associate to perform research in designing, implementing, and testing novel quantum and quantum-inspired classical algorithms aimed at solving scientific computing challenges within the mission of the DOE Office of Science. The research associate will be collaborating with the members of ORNL’s Quantum Information Science group in algorithm research for solving quantum machine learning, optimization, and many-body physics problems. The research associate is expected to leverage ORNL’s unique multidisciplinary collaborative environment where domain scientists from condensed matter, nuclear, and high energy physics work together with applied mathematicians, computer scientists, and quantum information researchers with the goal of advancing the cutting-edge research in scientific computing.
The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in physics, math, computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
Required undergraduate-level classes:
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Information and Quantum Computing
Calculus
Linear Algebra
Preferred undergraduate-level classes:
Abstract Algebra
Differential Geometry
Combinatorics
Introduction to Particle Physics
Preferred:
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Demonstrated interest in quantum computing research
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Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to a scientific audience
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Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative and multi-disciplinary teams of researchers
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Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
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The ORNL Post-Bachelor’s Research Associates Program is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).
ORAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability); visit the ORAU website for required employment notices.
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