Staff Scientist - Materials Science
IonQQuantum Computing company
Bothell, United States$174,520 - $250,253 USDLead
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead scientific work on condensed matter and high energy physics problems, connecting them to quantum computation.
- •IonQ is seeking a Staff Scientist in Materials Science to join their Computational Sciences team.
- •This role will focus on condensed matter and high energy physics problems, bridging them with quantum computation and classical simulation methods.
- •Key Responsibilities Lead scientific work on condensed matter and high energy physics problems, connecting them to quantum computation.
- •Compare quantum computer results against experimental data, such as neutron scattering.
- •Pair quantum approaches with established classical simulation methods.
- •Collaborate with other teams and contribute to publications.
- •Requirements Doctorate in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field, with postdoctoral or industry experience.
- •Deep expertise in condensed matter or high energy physics.
- •Experience with classical simulation methods and HPC workloads.
- •Familiarity with fault-tolerant quantum algorithms and their applications.
- •Scientific programming in Python and C++.
Required skills
PythonC++GitLinux
Nice-to-have skills
OpenAI APIAnthropic API
Domain expertise
deeptechaerospace
Benefits & perks
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, Matching 401(k), Unlimited PTO and paid holidays, Parental/adoption leave, Legal insurance, Home technology stipend
Tech stack
PythonC++GitLinux