QuEra Quantum Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship presso QuEra Computing, Inc.

Summary

QuEra Computing, Inc. is seeking a talented and driven Postdoctoral Fellow with a background in quantum physics and quantum machine learning to contribute to our neutral atom quantum computing research and innovation efforts.  This role is a fixed-term assignment.  The ideal candidate will help design and evaluate quantum machine learning algorithms that inform both near-term applications and long-term architectures. This is a unique opportunity to shape the design direction of one of the most promising quantum computing platforms, while working in close collaboration with QuEra scientists, engineers, and product teams in an industry setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze quantum machine learning algorithms with the prospect of an advantage on suitable datasets.
• Design algorithms and quantum protocols suited to neutral atom platforms and collaborate with software teams on implementation.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to guide system design, interpret results, and validate models.
• Contribute to technical and research publications, white papers, and patent filings.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and external scientific outreach (e.g., conferences, workshops).

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Quantum Information, Math, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in quantum learning theory and quantum information science.
• Experience developing and analyzing quantum algorithms.
• Demonstrated expertise in the implementation of quantum machine learning protocols on current hardware.
• Proficiency with numerical and software tools (e.g., Python, Julia, and TensorFlow, PyTorch, or equivalent machine learning library).
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with classical machine learning, in particular, state-of-the-art generative models.
• Ability to work across theory and application space, spanning from formal mathematical foundations to practical applications and experimental demonstrations.
• Familiarity with neutral atom platforms, including Rydberg physics, optical lattices, or tweezer arrays.
• Familiarity with quantum error correction.
• Interest in translating fundamental research into commercial quantum technologies.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.