R&D PhD Intern - 1025

The role

This person will measure and improve quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits. You will work alongside teams of scientists to collect data on system performance and characterize device characteristics.

What you will do

• Apply previous experience in research to help measure and improve quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits
• Work alongside teams of scientists to bring new concepts to life
• Work in a research environment to collect data on system performance
• Characterize device characteristics
• Propose methods for improvements

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD Program
• Graduating on/after August 2027
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)
• Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen

Nice to have

• 2+ years experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: atomic physics, quantum benchmarking, quantum information, quantum computing preferred
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments
• Experience with constructing quantum circuits
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research

Benefits

• Housing stipend of $500 per check/bi-weekly for candidates located outside of this state
• Competitive market rate
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee discounts

About the company

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.