Quantum Computing Postdoctoral Scholar - 96805
Division: AM-Applied Mathematics and Computational Research

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL, https://www.lbl.gov/) Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (https://crd.lbl.gov/divisions/amcr/applied-mathematics-dept/) and the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC, https://www.nersc.gov/) have a joint opening for a Quantum Computing Postdoctoral Scholar to join the team.

In this exciting role, you will participate in an interdisciplinary quantum computing project. The project involves implementation of innovative FPGA-based features and programming to enable next generation quantum and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms on NISQ-era superconducting quantum computers. As a researcher with strong FPGA experience, you will work closely with researchers at NERSC and quantum computing experimentalists at the Advanced Quantum Testbed on co-design of algorithms and experimental systems.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with the FPGA-based quantum computing controls team at the Advanced Quantum Testbed, and contribute to development of controls for superconducting quantum computing.
  
• Work closely with quantum computing theorists and experimentalists to understand hardware needs of quantum and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, and participate in co-design of novel hardware/firmware features to enable next generation algorithms.
  
• Apply benchmarking tools to assess system performance and use this data to improve efficiency and performance.
  
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment including theorists, experimentalists, and engineers from different technical areas.
  
• Publish research findings in conferences and journals.

What is Required:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, or related fields.
  
• Demonstrated experience in FPGA programming and application to scientific experiments, preferably experience in using Xilinx series FPGA with the Verilog/SystemVerilog language.
  
• Interest in acquiring new skills in quantum computing, including quantum algorithms and benchmarking tools.
  
• Knowledge of complex systems debugging tools including network analyzer, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, chip scope etc.
  
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate interdisciplinary work with multiple collaborators and to represent the team's work at conferences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with quantum algorithms and computing.
  
• Experience with high speed analog/digital electronics development.
  
• Experience in schematic capture, pcb layout and pcb board bring up.
  
• Prior experience with execution of quantum and hybrid algorithms (including VQE and other variational algorithms) on NISQ-era hardware is strongly desirable.
  
• Prior experience with ML and quantum machine learning.
  
• Experience with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, etc.
  
• Strong publication record.

The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by close of business on September 20, 2022.

Notes:

• This is a full-time, 1 year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
  
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
  
• Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
  
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
  
• Work may be performed on-site, hybrid, full-time telework or remote modes. Work must be performed within the United States.

How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=238573 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.

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