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Introduction

IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make.

IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM Research is seeking a research scientist to advance novel quantum algorithms and apply them to the fields of materials science and condensed matter physics. Your job will be to progress the field of quantum computing by developing new methods and insights that shape and execute on the IBM quantum roadmap. Key areas of research include quantum simulation and applications of quantum-centric supercomputing for quantum matter and materials.

* Improve upon and develop novel algorithms that combine quantum and classical resources.

* Demonstrate and benchmark quantum methods on real world applications in condensed matter and materials science.

* Expand the quantum ecosystem and connect to materials scientists through quantum community working groups.

* Work with clients and partners to validate solutions and accelerate discovery.

Required technical and professional expertise

* Experience in academic graduate program related to applicable area of quantum computing, such as condensed matter physics, information theory, or materials science.

* Experience running demonstrations on real quantum hardware.

* Familiarity with multi-scale computational approaches in materials science.

* Familiarity with computational materials discovery/optimization, e.g. computational screening methods.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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* Strong publication record in high-impact journals or top conference proceedings.

* Programming experience in core & scientific language (e.g. python, numpy, scipy, matplotlib) and Qiskit

* Familiarity with Git and/or Github

* Successful record of collaborative work

* Experience leading leading research projects in industry or academically

* Experience writing proposals and participating on grants

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.