Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Post Doctorate Research Associate- Innovative Emerging Computing
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, United States, 99352
Post Doctorate Research Associate – Innovative Emerging Computing
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Overview At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate’s strengths in experimental, computational, and theoretical chemistry and materials science, together with our advanced computing, applied mathematics and data science capabilities, are central to the discovery mission we embrace at PNNL. But our most important resource is our people—experts across the range of scientific disciplines who team together to take on the biggest scientific challenges of our time. The Advanced Computing, Mathematics, and Data Division (ACMDD) focuses on basic and applied computing research encompassing artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, computing technologies, and data and computational engineering. Our scientists and engineers apply end‑to‑end co‑design principles to advance future energy‑efficient computing systems and design the next generation of algorithms to analyze, model, understand, and control the behavior of complex systems in science, energy, and national security.
Responsibilities The Future Computing Technology (FCT) Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a postdoc researcher with a strong background in quantum computing architecture, quantum transpilation, and quantum error correction with a quantum computer science background. The candidate will be expected to perform world‑leading research focusing as part of the DOE‑funded quantum projects. The candidate will be expected to collaborate closely with laboratory personnel in computing and application domains, as well as researchers at collaborating national laboratories, universities, and industry on center activities focused on the development, application, benchmarking, compilation, and optimization of quantum architecture and software.
Design and develop quantum compilers for both NISQ and fault‑tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) platforms.
Develop quantum algorithms and benchmarking methods for applications across scientific domains.
Create and optimize quantum‑classical hybrid workflows for integrated computation.
Contribute to the development of quantum intermediate representations (IR) and programming interfaces.
Publish research findings in high‑impact, peer‑reviewed conferences and journals.
Collaborate with internal and external researchers and domain scientists to advance joint research efforts.
Present technical findings and progress in meetings, workshops, and conferences; may lead technical presentations.
Participate actively in team meetings and, when appropriate, engage with funding sponsors and program managers.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Strong background in quantum computer science or closely related disciplines.
Hands‑on experience working with quantum hardware platforms such as IBM, Quantinuum, IonQ, IQM, or Rigetti.
Proven experience in developing quantum compilers, numerical simulators, or related software tools.
Research experience in designing, implementing, or analyzing quantum error correction codes.
Salary Minimum Salary: USD $69,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $119,100.00/Yr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug‑Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug‑free workplace supported by the Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment.
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Overview At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate’s strengths in experimental, computational, and theoretical chemistry and materials science, together with our advanced computing, applied mathematics and data science capabilities, are central to the discovery mission we embrace at PNNL. But our most important resource is our people—experts across the range of scientific disciplines who team together to take on the biggest scientific challenges of our time. The Advanced Computing, Mathematics, and Data Division (ACMDD) focuses on basic and applied computing research encompassing artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, computing technologies, and data and computational engineering. Our scientists and engineers apply end‑to‑end co‑design principles to advance future energy‑efficient computing systems and design the next generation of algorithms to analyze, model, understand, and control the behavior of complex systems in science, energy, and national security.
Responsibilities The Future Computing Technology (FCT) Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a postdoc researcher with a strong background in quantum computing architecture, quantum transpilation, and quantum error correction with a quantum computer science background. The candidate will be expected to perform world‑leading research focusing as part of the DOE‑funded quantum projects. The candidate will be expected to collaborate closely with laboratory personnel in computing and application domains, as well as researchers at collaborating national laboratories, universities, and industry on center activities focused on the development, application, benchmarking, compilation, and optimization of quantum architecture and software.
Design and develop quantum compilers for both NISQ and fault‑tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) platforms.
Develop quantum algorithms and benchmarking methods for applications across scientific domains.
Create and optimize quantum‑classical hybrid workflows for integrated computation.
Contribute to the development of quantum intermediate representations (IR) and programming interfaces.
Publish research findings in high‑impact, peer‑reviewed conferences and journals.
Collaborate with internal and external researchers and domain scientists to advance joint research efforts.
Present technical findings and progress in meetings, workshops, and conferences; may lead technical presentations.
Participate actively in team meetings and, when appropriate, engage with funding sponsors and program managers.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Strong background in quantum computer science or closely related disciplines.
Hands‑on experience working with quantum hardware platforms such as IBM, Quantinuum, IonQ, IQM, or Rigetti.
Proven experience in developing quantum compilers, numerical simulators, or related software tools.
Research experience in designing, implementing, or analyzing quantum error correction codes.
Salary Minimum Salary: USD $69,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $119,100.00/Yr.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug‑Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug‑free workplace supported by the Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment.
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