Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Learning Systems Group. This role focuses on the frontier of advanced machine learning and quantum information science, specifically leveraging AI to solve complex challenges in quantum computing.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will lead research in AI-driven quantum workflows, including deep neural decoders for real-time quantum error correction (QEC), AI-assisted noise learning, and automated quantum circuit synthesis. You will work within the Quantum Science Center (QSC) and have access to world-class quantum hardware and High-Performance Computing (HPC) facilities.
| Designation | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Research Area | AI for Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, Quantum Information Science |
| Location | Oak Ridge, TN, USA |
| Requisition ID | 17379 |
| Appointment Length | Up to 24 months (with potential extension) |
Research Area
The research focuses on the intersection of AI and Quantum Computing, specifically:
- Deep neural architectures and neural decoders for Quantum Error Correction (QEC).
- AI-assisted noise characterization and error mitigation.
- Physics-informed machine learning algorithms for quantum computation.
- Multi-agent AI systems for executing and benchmarking quantum experiments.
Job Description
Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Conducting original research to develop advanced machine learning models for quantum systems.
- Designing and evaluating AI-assisted workflows using frameworks such as Qiskit, PennyLane, CUDA-Q, and Stim.
- Implementing quantum algorithms on various hardware modalities (superconducting, trapped-ion, neutral-atom).
- Benchmarking AI-generated quantum circuits on GPU and HPC resources.
- Publishing findings in top-tier AI and quantum journals and conferences.
- Collaborating with academic, industry, and national laboratory partners.
Eligibility/Qualification
Basic Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field received no more than five years prior to the date of application.
- All degree requirements must be completed before starting the appointment.
- Proven track record of research in AI and/or Quantum Computing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience running circuits on real quantum hardware (IBM Quantum, IonQ, Quantinuum, or QuEra).
- Expertise in neural network decoders for stabilizer codes (surface, color, or qLDPC codes).
- Experience with large-scale quantum simulations on GPU/HPC systems.
- Contributions to open-source quantum software.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the ORNL careers portal. Applicants are required to submit three letters of reference. These letters can be uploaded directly to the application profile or sent via email to Postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and requisition number in the subject line.
Last Date to Apply
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days (from October 30, 2024) and will close once a qualified candidate is identified.
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