Quantum Computing Research Intern

Job Description:

This position is open and suited to a candidate with interest in any topics related to quantum algorihms/computing research, including quantum machine learning, quantum simulation, quantum control, and applications of quantum computing in various problems. Applications may include AI/machine learning, materials discovery, robotics/UAVs, path planning, flight control, dynamic targeting, risk evaluation, quantum systems, biomedical applications, and financial systems. The candidate may also have opportunities to provide assistance in software development using Python, MATLAB, Visual C++, or LabVIEW.  Knowledge of quantum physics, biology, psychology, financing, statistics, machine learning, or control systems is desired.  Particular priority will be given to candidates with the following background:

• Biochemistry or biomedical sciences: DNA sequencing/matching/alignment, protein folding, protein structure/function prediction, molecular dynamics simulation of proteins, biomarkers, quantum biosensors, drug discovery, etc.
• Quantum signal processing: processing/fusing data from quantum and classical sensors, such as quantum RF/radar, ghost imaging, CT/X ray images, MRI images, EEG/MEG/MCG/MEG images, or others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·        Supporting staff engineers and other team members as needed

·        Scientific research in the general areas of quantum computing, machine learning, or autonomy

·        Application software development

·        Data generation and data analysis

·        Presentation preparation

·        Other duties as assigned to meet client expectations and requirements

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

·        Possess at least a junior status at a regular university.

·        Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater.

·        Programming experience such as MATLAB, Python, Visual C++, or LabVIEW.

·        Strong positive interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·        Graduate courses in machine learning, computing or programming.

·        Knowledge of quantum mechanics, statistics, machine learning, or control systems.

·        Proficiency in Qiskit, QuTiP, Python, C++, or MATLAB.

Experience Gained in this Role:

 Career & Self-Development – Students will gain an awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses, including how to apply feedback received and how to seek out opportunities for development. Students will gain experience developing and maintaining professional relationships.

Critical Thinking – Students will collaborate with peers and gain analytical skills by evaluating current procedures and determining effectiveness through the use of data and research.

Teamwork – Students will gain knowledge about other cultures through interacting with members of the community. This position will provide students with skills to help communicate with others how our choices impact our community.