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Postdoctoral Associate

Research / Scientific

Postdoctoral Associate

  • 537683
  • Alexandria, Virginia, United States
  • Institute for Advanced Computing
  • Research / Scientific
  • Faculty (Salaried)
  • Greater Washington, D.C Area

Job Description

We invite applications for multiple Postdoctoral Associate positions in theoretical Quantum Information Science in the Computer Science Department of Virginia Tech at the Institute for Advanced Computing in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.

The focus of these positions will be on quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum learning, quantum error correction, and quantum fault-tolerance.

The successful candidates will join the quantum information research groups of Prof. Steven Flammia and Prof. Jiaqi Leng at Virginia Tech. There will be ample opportunities for collaboration with other members of the larger group at Virginia Tech and with leading experimental and theory groups around the world. The positions will also involve opportunities for travel to present research at conferences and collaborate with other research groups. Postdoctoral Associates will conduct research in the above areas and disseminate results through journal publications and conference presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Quantum Information Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Ph.D. must have been awarded no more than five years prior to the effective date of appointment, with a minimum of one year of postdoctoral eligibility remaining.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of concepts and techniques from Quantum Information Science are preferred.
• Experience with Python, Julia, Mathematica and quantum programming environments like Qiskit are preferred.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

65,000 - 80,000, commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

October 14, 2026

Additional Information

 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cline at stuart90@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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