Quantum Computing for Nuclear Reaction Theory - Postdoctoral Researcher

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Full-time • Livermore, CA, US • 1w ago

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Pay Range

$113,760 Annually

Job Description

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in quantum computing applied to nuclear structure and reaction theory. You will participate in innovative research developing state of the art quantum many-body simulations, executing those simulations on quantum platforms, and modeling those simulations on world leading high-performance computing (HPC) systems. While focus is on developing hardware-informed digital/analog simulations of nuclear systems, the interest spans the full scope of theory and development needed to simulate any many-body fermionic system. This position is in the Nuclear Data and Theory group of the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.

You will

Conduct innovative research in quantum computing simulations as they apply to many-body fermionic systems.
Connect approaches in formal scattering/reaction theory to quantum algorithms realizable on near term hardware.
Design and carry out simulations on DOE quantum testbeds and accessible commercial platforms, and model/benchmark those simulations on LLNL HPC systems.
Engage in collaborations between the Nuclear Data and Theory group, internal (LLNL), and external collaborators.
Pursue complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
Present research results at scientific conferences and meetings and in peer reviewed publications.
Contribute to proposal submissions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience in theoretical methods applied to quantum simulations (experience in the context of nuclear physics, broadly speaking, preferred but not required).
Experience developing computer codes for physics problems.
Ability to develop innovative approaches to tackle scientific and technical problems.
Proficient verbal and written communications skills necessary to author technical and scientific reports and publications, and to deliver scientific presentations.
Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience in theoretical methods applied to nuclear structure, reactions, or astrophysical simulations (or similar methods in other fields of physics).
Documented publication record in peer-reviewed literature with experience presenting research results to a large audience.
Familiarity with any of C++, C, Python, or equivalent computer programming languages, parallel programming, and general interest in developing large-scale HPC solutions to physical problems leveraging advanced architectures.

Additional Information

Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

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