Organizational Overview

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is a scientific extreme scale Data Laboratory in the US New York State Long Island. We support the data and computational needs of on-site facilities such as the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS II) the Center for Functional Nano Materials and the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program. In addition we host the largest data center for the ATLAS experiment at CERN and provide online and offline data services for the Japanese Belle II experiment. With over 170 PB of archived data BNL hosts one of the top 10 scientific data archives in the world in 2019 alone we analyzed over 800 PB of scientific data.

As a result we have a lively fast-growing data science research program at BNL with a specific focus on the challenges presented by the analysis interpretation and use of data at extreme scales and in real-time. The data science program is accompanied by significant computational modeling research effort in support of the design planning analysis and interpretation of experiments and their results. The Computational Science Initiative (CSI -https://www.bnl.gov/compsci/) provides a laboratory-wide umbrella for these activities bringing together computer scientists applied mathematicians and domain scientists to carry out leading-edge research convert research results into practical solutions that advance domain science and provide the necessary computing infrastructure services and training to support efficient operation.

Position Description
We have an opening for a 2-year TermScientist at a level commensurate the candidates technical seniority to perform original research in Quantum Computing and Quantum Information Science. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with quantum computing researchers at BNL and in the larger community on exciting scientific projects of interest to DOE and other Federal Agencies. Through modeling simulation and analysis of experimental data the successful candidates will perform research with an emphasis on: development of quantum qubit technologies modeling of qubit materials general purpose software tools that can enhance the usability of quantum computers for scientific domains and for other areas of applicability of quantum computing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and carry out original research in quantum technologies with an emphasis on modeling and experiment analysis for qubits utilizing superconductive circuits and silicon devices.
• Contribute to HW-SW co-design for efficient enablement of quantum computing.
• Develop proficiency with using quantum computing platforms and/or simulators.
• Participate in projects using modeling and simulation techniques and tools for this area of research and developing new and improved capabilities of such.
• Collaborate with scientists within and outside of Brookhaven National Labratory.
• Bring together and interact closely with world-leading scientists in quantum computing across governments industry and academia to understand the latest state-of-the-art research and to help identify future research gaps and needs.
• Develop research ideas into actionable research strategies and programs.
• Present research progress and outcome at internal meetings external conferences and workshops.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• PhD in any of the following: Physics Applied Mathematics Computer Science or related fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quantum Computing and/or Quantum Information Science.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work in a collaborative environment with researchers from different scientific disciplines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with quantum device physics modeling and technologies.
• Experience with qubit control and error mitigation.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:

Medical Dental and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation holidays sick leave paid parental leave)
401(k) Plan
Flexible Work Arrangements
Tuition Assistance Training and Professional Development Programs
Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts Weight Room Fitness Classes Indoor Pool Tennis Courts Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball Ping Pong Softball Tennis)