PhD Trapped-ion Quantum Computing Theory Intern
US Broomfield, CO
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Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking a PhD Trapped-ion Quantum Computing Theory Intern in our Broomfield, CO location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply previous experience in research to help develop quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits
- Responsible for working in a research environment to analyze quantum computing protocols, such as quantum error correction or quantum algorithms
- Present scientific results at meetings or in publications
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program
- Graduating after December 2024
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)
WE VALUE:
- 2+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: atomic physics, quantum benchmarking, quantum information, quantum computing.
- 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
$40 - $45 an hour
Compensation & Benefits:
Non-incentive eligible
What is in it for you?
· A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
· Flexible work schedule
· Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
· Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
· Paid parental leave
· Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
