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Description: Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance the deployment, commissioning, and scientific use of Transition-Edge Sensor (TES) X-ray microcalorimeter spectrometers at the Advanced Photon Source. The successful candidate will work at the interface of cutting-edge cryogenic detector technology and synchrotron science, helping to integrate TES spectrometers into APS beamlines and enabling transformative experiments in X-ray spectroscopy.

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Location: Lemont, IL

Description: We are seeking an experienced and creative Quantum PIC Engineer to join our lean and highly collaborative team. This person will design and develop photonic devices, circuits, and PIC packaging with an eye towards manufacturability and system level performance. This person will contribute to foundry tapeouts and device characterization, and work with the quantum engineers to use the PICs in quantum network demonstrations. 

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Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid)

Description: The Midwest Integrated Center for Computational Materials at Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a postdoctoral candidate to perform research on the use of machine learning in electronic structure calculations. The postdoctoral researcher will work within the groups of Professor Giulia Galli and Dr. Maria Chan on developing and applying algorithms and software for the use of machine learning techniques to accelerate the computation of electronic structure and phonon properties. Applicants should have expertise in some of the following: Density functional theory modeling of materials, use of machine learning approaches for computational materials problems, development and implementation of algorithms and software for materials modeling, and high-performance and parallel computing.

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Description: The newly launched Center for Network Dynamics at Northwestern University is actively seeking postdoctoral research applicants interested in complex systems and networks. We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in various aspects of network theory, including quantum network science. The projects are theoretical and computational but benefit from empirical data and close collaborations with experimental colleagues. If you are passionate about advancing the understanding of quantum network systems and their applications, we encourage you to apply to join our dynamic research team.

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Description: Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions in the group of Professor Yong P. Chen, the Quantum Matter and Devices (QMD) Laboratory affiliated with Purdue Physics, ECE, Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute and Birck Nanotechnology Center. Candidates with strong background in experimental research in one of the following areas/topics are welcome:

1. Experimental condensed matter/nano physics & quantum devices: especially solid state quantum devices, quatum computing and quantum sensing (e.g., superconducting Josephson junctions, spin qubits, NV centers);
2. Experimental AMO physics and quantum optics: such as cold atom physics, quantum optics & photonics

How to apply: Please send CV to yongchen@purdue.edu.

Description: Qolab is recruiting fabrication engineers for the development of utility-scale quantum computers based on superconducting integrated circuits. Our team partners with the best in the world in specific domain areas to engineer robust systems that are compatible with beyond-classical applications of superconducting qubit arrays. We use a deep understanding of the underlying physics to develop proprietary fabrication processes that are implemented by  our partner Applied Materials, the world leader in development of advanced tooling for the semiconductor industry. The position is based in Madison, WI and involves both a significant amount of device fabrication using cleanroom facilities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as process development work with the Applied Materials team. Experience working in a professional fabrication facility is required. Experience fabricating superconducting devices and familiarity with 300 mm foundries is desired. Deep expertise in lithography, thin-film deposition and etching, and metrology is also helpful. 

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Description: Qolab is recruiting quantum hardware scientists and engineers to join a new enterprise focused on the development of utility-scale superconducting quantum computers. Qolab partners with the best in the world in specific domain areas - state-of-the-art device fabrication, high-speed control electronics, and high-performance computing - to engineer robust systems that are compatible with near-term beyond classical applications and ultimately with full fault tolerance. The first priority at Qolab is to improve qubit coherence using a deep understanding of the underlying physics to develop proprietary fabrication processes that are now being implemented with Qolab partner Applied Materials, the world leader in development of advanced tooling for the semiconductor industry.  The founders of Qolab are Alan Ho (CEO), John Martinis (CTO) and Robert McDermott (Head of Hardware).  

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Location: Madison, WI

Description: Quantopticon is a British-American software start-up developing an automated simulation platform for the design and optimisation of quantum-photonic components, systems and devices. Quantopticon was founded in 2017 by Dr Gaby Slavcheva, a renowned international leader in the theory and modelling of light-matter interactions in quantum nanostructures, and Dr Mirella Koleva, an optics and photonics scientist and entrepreneur. The overarching goal at Quantopticon is to accelerate the design cycle of quantum-photonic devices, maximize their performance, and unlock the path to large-volume manufacturing. Quantopticon is seeking a Business Development Director with a strong commercial, technical and enterprise scale-up background to lead Quantopticon into the next phase of growth. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge and understanding of photonics and/or quantum. This position is located in Chicago, IL. 

How to apply: Submit a CV/resumé and cover letter to Dr Mirella Koleva at info@quantopticon.co.uk. Learn more here

Description: The High Lab at UChicago has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to develop novel methods for silicon carbide (SiC) membrane generation for applications in microelectronics and quantum technologies. The research will explore chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of mixed SiC polytype heterostructures and other advanced material growth and fabrication techniques. The successful candidate will work closely with collaborators at Argonne National Laboratory to leverage a novel hard X-ray compatible SiC CVD instrument developed to characterize material growth in real time. The candidate will also work closely with scientists in the Quantum Foundry. There will be an opportunity to carry out some of the first experiments at the upgraded Advanced Photon Source (APS) to understand the structural and thermodynamic levers driving SiC heteropolytypism. Candidates with a background in any of the following are encouraged to apply: thin film synthesis (especially CVD), nanofabrication, wide bandgap electronics, and electrochemistry. Candidates should also be familiar with materials characterization tools, including Raman spectroscopy and XRD.

How to apply: Interested candidates should send a full CV and statement of interest to Alex at ahigh@uchicago.edu and Katherine Harmon at kharmon@anl.gov.

Description: A position is available in the group of Giulia Galli at the University of Chicago for a postdoctoral scholar focusing on the study of quantum materials for energy efficient neuromorphic computing. The DOE-funded project, which is part of the Energy Frontier Research Center QMEENC (https://qmeenc.ucsd.edu/), will be under the direction of Prof. Giulia Galli and will be in close collaboration with experimental colleagues at the University of California, San Diego and with other QMEENC participants. Further information on related research activities in the group is available at https://galligroup.uchicago.edu/Research/quantum.php. Excellent candidates with a background in solid-state chemistry/physics and first-principles simulations of materials are invited to apply. Major duties and responsibilities include the use of advanced electronic structure methods and quantum simulations to model the properties of complex oxides. 

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit: 1) A full CV, including list of publications and contacts for at least two references. 2) A cover letter of intent to Giulia Galli at gagalli@uchicago.edu, with “Postdoctoral application: Neurom.” in the subject line (PDF attachments only). More information can be found here. 

Description: The Gagliardi Group at the University of Chicago is hiring one or two postdoctoral associates who will be working in collaboration with Dr. Mario Motta at IBM on “Localized Quantum Chemistry Algorithms for Quantum Computers”. The focus will be on the localized active space self-consistent field (LASSCF) method, which models strong, localized electron correlation within specific fragments while treating inter-fragment correlation using a mean-field approach. LASSCF will be integrated with use sample-based quantum diagonalization (SQD), recently developed by IBM and collaborators. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in electronic structure theory, algorithmic development and quantum computing.

How to apply: Please send your applications to Professor Laura Gagliardi at the University of Chicago, lgagliardi@uchicago.edu

Description: The goal of the fellowship is to identify outstanding early-career scientists engaging in experimental and/or theoretical quantum science and engage them in the quantum research program at the University of Chicago. This three-year award carries a competitive salary and an allocation of $3,000 per year for travel expenses. The purpose of this fellowship is to enable early-career scientists to work with members of the Physical Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, the Biological Sciences Division, and the Department of Medicine in areas of mutual interest in quantum science.

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Location: Chicago, IL

Description: The Department of Physics in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for one (1) tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in Theoretical Quantum Information Science, including, but not limited to, quantum error correction, quantum optics, quantum algorithms, and atomic, molecular and optical physics.

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Description: The Anderson lab is seeking for thoughtful, motivated, and diverse graduate students to join and help build a vibrant research effort and inclusive group culture at Illinois. Prof. Chris Anderson has openings for PhD graduate research assistants and postdoctoral fellows in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, and Electrical Engineering with interest in quantum science and technology. The Anderson lab is a new group at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and works towards building the world’s first quantum internet by harnessing the properties of emerging materials, single photons, and electron spins. Chris also values thoughtfully mentoring and supporting students from all backgrounds. No previous quantum research experience is required.

How to apply: To apply, contact cpand@illinois.edu.

Description: The Anderson lab is seeking for thoughtful, motivated, and diverse postdocs to join and help build a vibrant research effort and inclusive group culture at Illinois. The Anderson lab is a new group at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and works towards building the world’s first quantum internet by harnessing the properties of emerging materials, single photons, and electron spins. This new internet has the potential to scale-up quantum computers, provide unhackable communications, and to build powerful, distributed quantum sensors. No previous quantum research experience is required.

How to apply: To apply, contact cpand@illinois.edu.

Description: The KouBit Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has multiple postdoc positions available for experimental research on novel superconducting qubits. We have positions available for developing protected qubits using Al-based superconducting devices, investigating semiconductor-superconductor hybrid qubits, and developing scanning probes using superconducting devices. Experience with microwave frequency and/or cold-temperature measurements is beneficial for this position.

How to apply: To apply, email Angela Kou at akou@illinois.edu.

Description: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) seeks to hire a faculty member with expertise in the broad areas of quantum device engineering and quantum system engineering.  Desired areas of specialization include:

• Integrated photonics and circuits for quantum technologies
• Incorporation of quantum materials into optical, opto-electronic, and electronic devices
• Qubit implementations using neutral atoms, trapped ions, superconductors, semiconductors, or wide-bandgap crystals
• Quantum instrumentation, including cryogenic hardware
• Architectures for quantum computing, networking, and sensing

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Description: The inaugural Executive Director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute (WQI) will lead the development and execution of an outward-looking strategy that enhances the overall impact of College quantum research, education and other engagements. In this position you will create and manage mutually beneficial partnerships with associations, private-sector companies, government entities, influential professionals and others within the external quantum technologies ecosystem. These comprehensive relationships will include, but are not limited to, research partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, philanthropy, executive education, talent development/acquisition, and technology transfer.

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Location: Madison, WI

Description: The Goldsmith Group at University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring for multiple Postdoctoral positions. Research Scientist position are currently available for scientists interested in: Nanophotonics, Topological Photonics, Low-Temperature Molecular Spectroscopy, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) for Photonics, and Single-Molecule Biophysics.

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Description: The Saffman Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has an immediate postdoctoral position available for experimental studies of quantum error correction with neutral atom qubit arrays.

How to apply: To apply, email Mark Saffman at msaffman@wisc.edu.

Description: The Plourde research group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has an opening for a postdoctoral research scientist to work on a variety of experimental projects involving superconducting quantum circuits. Some of the ongoing experiments include studying various decoherence mechanisms in superconducting qubit arrays as well as developing superconducting quantum sensors for rare event detection. The successful candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: microfabrication of thin-film devices, operation of cryogenic systems at millikelvin temperatures, control and measurement of quantum coherent systems. 

How to apply: Please send a CV and list of 3 references to Professor Britton Plourde, bplourde@wisc.edu

Description: HRL is seeking a Data Automation Engineer to join an effort developing semiconductor, spin quantum bit devices and mature the project by improving device yield analysis software and database infrastructure.

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Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL is hiring a Quantum Device Scientist to join an effort to develop semiconductor, spin quantum bit devices and mature the project by improving device yield. 

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Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL is seeking a Quantum Device Measurement Scientist to join a newly formed research effort, Universal Control of Scaled Spin Systems (UCS3).  This effort will combine an academic research environment with the abilities and scale of industrial technology development, with an emphasis on publishing achievements.

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Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL is hiring a Quantum Information Scientist to design and analyze protocols and architectures for quantum information science applications, present ideas and results in technical presentations, write technical papers, reports and proposals.

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Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL is hiring a Quantum Optics Physicist with expertise in atomic physics to join a team making the next generation of timing, sensing, and quantum networking devices. 

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Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL is hiring a Quantum Networking Physicist to design, build, perform tests, and analyze optics/optoelectronics/photonics experiments in various quantum communications systems and platforms. 

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Location: Malibu, CA

Description: HRL is hiring a Research Software Engineer to join the quantum device software team responsible for developing software for use in the automation and characterization of HRL devices.

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Location: Malibu, CA

Description: The cryogenic engineering department is hiring a mechanical design engineer who will be heavily involved in the thermal mechanical simulation and design for the quantum computer. This position will interact with multiple teams internally and suppliers externally.

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Location: Palo Alto, CA

Description: We are seeking a creative and innovative individual with strong fundamentals in photonic devices and circuits. This role focuses on pushing the boundaries of high-performance integrated photonic components. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, proficiency in photonic circuit simulations, and experience with commercial electromagnetic simulation packages and photonic optimization techniques. Extensive experience with Python for scientific calculations and automation is required.

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Location: Palo Alto, CA

Description: We are seeking a creative and innovative individual with strong fundamentals in photonic devices and circuits. This role focuses on pushing the boundaries of high-performance integrated photonic components. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, proficiency in photonic circuit simulations, and experience with commercial electromagnetic simulation packages and photonic optimization techniques. Extensive experience with Python for scientific calculations and automation is required.

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Location: Palo Alto, CA

Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic quantum physicist with a profound understanding of the rapidly evolving quantum technologies landscape and business-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will lead the technological aspects of enduring relationships, provide market insights to support product development, and relish the challenges of outbound deep-tech interactions in a competitive, fast-growing market. 

How to apply by location: Singapore; Japan

Description: We're seeking an exceptional experimental Physicist who combines deep quantum physics expertise with strong interpersonal skills. In this role, you'll serve as the technical bridge between QM's technology and our customers, ensuring successful implementation, adoption, and continuous utilization of our solutions. This unique position offers unprecedented exposure to diverse qubit types and quantum architectures, enabling you to help customers navigate and implement groundbreaking experiments. You'll be translating emerging capabilities into practical customer applications, directly contributing to the acceleration of quantum computing development. 

How to apply: East Coast USA Remote and Tokyo, Japan

Location: East Coast USA Remote and Tokyo, Japan

Description: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Leader to head the team responsible for software systems that enable the creation, delivery and maintenance of Rigetti’s quantum computers. This includes systems for device design, chip fabrication workflows, physics-informed data analysis, quantum gate-design, and quantum mitigation and error correction technologies. This also includes managing the team and supporting  the development of software systems for quantum QPU and system characterization. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of state-of-the-art software engineering, hardware, and scientific computing.

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Location: Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA

Description: As a Senior Software Engineer for Compute Infrastructure, you are responsible for helping to build and maintain Rigetti’s core cloud infrastructure. You will help own/implement and maintain the vital systems that power all aspects of our business and you’ll work cross functionally with world-class engineers and physicists to pioneer the most advanced Quantum Compute Platform in the world. This is a rare opportunity to combine onsite quantum infrastructure with modern cloud technology.

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Location: Berkeley, CA

Description: As an Electrical Engineer on Rigetti’s Control Systems team you will design, develop, test, and deploy hardware that generates microwave pulses controlling and reading the qubits in our quantum computer. You’ll be working closely with other teams with different backgrounds including embedded software engineers, mechanical engineers, and physicists. We want you to bring your previous experience and deepen our team’s knowledge of low-noise mixed-signal board design, including experience specifying and designing critical circuit components such as low-noise power supply rails, precise clock distribution, and high-speed transceivers.

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Location: Berkeley, CA

Description: This is a hands-on, Operations-focused role in a deep R&D environment. As a Microwave and Cryogenics Engineer at our Fremont, CA quantum computing FAB and R&D facility, you will work alongside a team of physicists, engineers, and technicians to support the development of leading-edge quantum computing technologies.  Your responsibilities will include assembling and testing advanced RF assemblies, operating and debugging cryogenic systems, developing and maintaining best practices and standard operating procedures, and technical troubleshooting. You will utilize advanced electronic test equipment to characterize custom RF hardware in partnership with engineers from multiple disciplines, and you will play a key role in advancing Rigetti’s best practices around quantum hardware testing and deployment.

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Location: Fremont, CA

Description: The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Sales Manager will develop and implement financially sound strategic plans for growing new customer relationships within the photonics market in North America as well as globally. Analytic skills, communication skills, customer service skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork and sales knowledge skills are required in our highly challenging tech-push environment.

How to apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and expected start date to jobs@toptica-usa.com

Location: Rochester, NY and Munich, Germany

Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Quantum Optimization Model Specialist to join our NextGen Computing team, where we are revolutionizing combinatorial optimization and decision-making in real-world business applications. The specialist will translate complex business problems into mathematical optimization models and solve it using quantum platforms. If you possess expertise in mathematical modelling, discrete optimization, and algorithm development and are enthusiastic about the future of AI, quantum-enhanced operations research, and decision science, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Mathematical Modelling & Optimization

• Analyze complex business and industrial challenges and translate them into mathematical optimization models.
• Develop linear, nonlinear, mixed-integer programming (MIP), constraint programming (CP), and graph-based models to address large-scale combinatorial issues.
• Implement models using AMPL, Gurobi, CPLEX, Pyomo, or specialized solvers for benchmarking and testing.
• Explore hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for optimization, collaborating with experts in quantum computing.
• Develop and apply metaheuristic optimization techniques such as Genetic Algorithms, Simulated Annealing, and Ant Colony Optimization to tackle large-scale, complex business challenges.
• Collaborate closely with our Quantum and HPC R&D teams to identify high-value combinatorial problems where quantum computing can offer a computational advantage.
• Develop proof-of-concept (PoC) studies that compare classical optimization techniques with quantum/hybrid approaches.
• Work with software developer solution engineers to integrate HPC-powered solvers for large-scale combinatorial optimization problems.
• Industry Applications & NextGen Advisory
• Develop decision support systems and prescriptive analytics solutions for clients in finance, logistics, cybersecurity, and smart infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and contribute to white papers, patents, and publications on innovative quantum optimization methodologies.

Key Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in quantum computing, mathematical modelling, combinatorial optimization, and algorithm development.
• Experience with quantum computing frameworks
• Knowledge of the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA), Variational Quantum Algorithms (VQA), and Quantum Annealing (QA).
• Hands-on experience with MIP, LP, CP, graph theory, network flow, and stochastic optimization.
• Proficiency in AMPL, Gurobi, CPLEX, Pyomo, or other optimization frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Julia, or C++.

Desirable

• Familiarity with parallel and high-performance computing (HPC) techniques for optimization.
• Exposure to machine learning-based optimization techniques such as Reinforcement Learning and Neural Combinatorial Optimization.
• Previous experience in supply chain optimization, financial modelling, or logistics.

Why Join Us?

• Engage in pioneering research in Quantum Optimization and HPC.
• Collaborate with international experts in AI, Optimization, and Quantum Computing.
• Competitive salary with equity and bonus incentives.
• Access to state-of-the-art computing resources, quantum hardware, and HPC clusters.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.

How to apply: Email Shruthi Thuravakkath (shruthi.thuravakkath@unisys.com), Senior Engineering Manager, Innovation & Research

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Description: The successful candidate will work within the photonic integration team to develop cutting-edge passive and active components used throughout Xanadu's fault tolerant architecture. The candidate will take advantage of internally developed cloud simulation pipelines to effectively determine novel design strategies. Particular emphasis will be based on the execution of design of experiments (DOEs), while applying design for manufacturing (DFMs) concepts, exploring performance tradeoffs with Xanadu's 200mm and 300mm fabrication partners. They will gain experience with state-of-the-art foundry processes, while utilizing scalable analysis pipelines to make decisions and close the design loop. The candidate will need to use their deep understanding of analysis and simulation techniques to create sub milli dB loss components. 

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Location: Toronto, ON, Canada