Senior Research Scientist - Quantum | Carnegie Mellon University

HERC- Ohio/W. PA/ W. VA
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Part-time

What We Do : Senior Research Scientists at the SEI use advanced interdisciplinary skills in STEM fields such as statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, and computer engineering to help our government and industry clients research and advanced technical challenges.

The Senior Research Scientist - Quantum will have the ability to participate in new and ongoing research in quantum communication, quantum computing, quantum sensing and / or quantum information science (QiS).

In this role, you will work with our customers to identify areas where advanced quantitative & technical skills can help tackle problems, plan and develop prototype solutions, and build out final products.

You'll get a chance to work with elite applied research professionals and university faculty to build new technologies that will influence national security strategy for decades to come.

You will co-author research proposals, execute studies, build models, develop prototypes, and present findings to DoD sponsors and at academic conferences.

If you are an experienced researcher or practitioner with an interest in quantum, we want to hear from you! Requirements :

  • BS in computer science, statistics, engineering, physics, mathematics or related highly-quantitative discipline with ten (10) years of experience or equivalent combination of training or experience;
  • or MS in computer science, statistics, engineering, physics, mathematics or related highly-quantitative discipline with eight (8) years of experience;

or PhD in computer science, statistics, engineering, physics, mathematics or related highly-quantitative discipline with five (5) years of experience.

  • Willingness to complete modest travel to various locations to support the SEI's overall mission.
  • You will be subject to a background investigation and you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
  • Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : A background in quantum communication, quantum computing, quantum sensing and / or quantum information science (QiS).

Ability to convey technical information to a diverse audience both through written reports and presentations. Strong teamwork skills especially with working in interdisciplinary teams with professionals from other fields in a multi-tasking environment.

Ability to work independently on complex tasks. Innovative and inquisitive with ability to imagine novel analytical solutions to problems Thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment Desired Experience : Experience in research project design and experimentation Experience in modeling and simulation Experience implementing or utilizing various quantum technologies is a plus Experience in optimization, algorithm design, or algorithm evaluation is a plus Experience in quantum programming is a plus Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and grow into new areas of work Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Function Software / Applications Development / Engineering Position Type Staff - Regular Full Time / Part time Full time Pay Basis Salary More Information : Please visit " Why Carnegie Mellon " to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

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