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Demonstrates deep expertise in quantum characterisation, benchmarking, and error correction, with a strong publication record in quantum information science. Capable of leading research initiatives and mentoring junior researchers while collaborating effectively across teams.
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PhD In Physics, Quantum Information, MathematicsQuantum Characterisation ExpertiseRandomised BenchmarkingQuantum Error Correction CodesResearch Publication Record
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Hard Skills
Quantum CharacterisationBenchmarking ProtocolsError Correction ArchitecturesScientific SimulationsGate Set TomographyCharacter BenchmarkingScalable Benchmarking MethodsTrapped-Ion Quantum SystemsNeutral-Atom Quantum SystemsDecoder Design
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationResearch Direction Setting
Industry Keywords
Quantum Information ScienceQCVVExperimental CollaborationMulti-Qubit ProtocolsU.S. Person Status
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as technical lead of the QCVV team
- Drive development of novel characterisation and benchmarking protocols for IonQ quantum processors
- Inform design and optimisation of next-generation quantum error correction architectures
- Lead research in quantum characterisation, verification and validation (QCVV)
- Develop scalable benchmarking frameworks
- Collaborate with experimental and quantum error correction teams to translate theoretical insights into measurable system improvements
- Set research direction for quantum processor characterisation
- Build multi-qubit protocols connecting measurements to error models
- Publish research results in top-tier venues
- Represent IonQ at conferences
- Mentor junior researchers
- Collaborate with QEC and compiler teams on error correction code selection and decoder design
Requirements
What you’ll need- PhD in physics, quantum information, mathematics or a related field
- Seven or more years of research experience in quantum characterisation, benchmarking or closely related fields
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Ability to write, read and debug scientific simulations and prototypes
- Deep expertise in randomised benchmarking, gate set tomography and character benchmarking
- Expertise in representation theory as applied to QCVV
- Experience with scalable benchmarking methods for many-qubit systems
- Experience with trapped-ion or neutral-atom quantum systems
- Familiarity with quantum error correction codes and decoder design
- U.S. Person status or qualifying U.S. immigration status for export controls and government contract work
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus
- Equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend