Job Description:
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate:
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before commencing employment. The requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to HR Solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Appointee that is passionate about quantum computing! Are you driven by the prospect of better understanding the power and limitations of quantum computing and crafting novel approaches for realizing quantum advantages? If you are seeking an opportunity to work under the mentorship of and in collaboration with accomplished specialists in quantum information science (QIS) check us out!
On any given day you may be called on to:
- Design quantum or quantum-inspired classical algorithms for discrete optimization machine learning simulation and other application areas
- Perform detailed analysis on the performance of quantum and classical algorithms to identifying quantum advantages
- Work in an interdisciplinary environment with computer scientists physicists and mathematicians to develop theoretical and practical approaches for addressing real-world problems
- Publish results in relevant journals and present at conferences
Due to the nature of the work the selected applicant must be able to work onsite .
Qualifications We Require:
- PhD conferred within five years prior to employment in physics computer science mathematics electrical engineering or related field
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field
- Experience with quantum information and computation topics to include quantum algorithm design quantum optimization quantum complexity theory or broader quantum information theory
- Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and external presentations at appropriate scientific conferences
Qualifications We Desire:
- Ability to work in a stimulating team environment
- Interest in interdisciplinary quantum algorithms research
- Proven experience making and delivering effective technical presentations
About Our Team:
Sandia leads the Fundamental Algorithms for Quantum Computing (FAR-QC) project funded by the Department of Energy with the goal of exploring and identifying scientific domains and problems for which quantum resources may offer significant advantages over classical counterparts which is vital in realizing the potential of quantum computing. FAR-QC and other QIS projects at Sandia bring together a team of quantum information and computer science specialists from Argonne Lab Berkeley Lab Caltech Dartmouth Los Alamos Lab Oak Ridge Lab and University of Maryland. More information is available at https://far-qc.sandia.gov.
More broadly the Discrete Math and Optimization Department conducts innovative research and develops mathematics and computing in support of Sandia missions. Principal areas of focus include graph algorithms parallel computing combinatorial optimization integer programming and quantum and neuromorphic algorithms. The team delivers creative enabling technologies and software tools. The department works on a wide variety of application areas including energy systems scientific computing systems software logistics and quantum algorithms.
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nations premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security peace and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools equipment and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks part-time work and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacations strong medical and other benefits competitive 401k learning opportunities relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance:
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references credit law enforcement records and employment/education verifications. Furthermore employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use falsification of information criminal activity serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position or you bid on positions that require a clearance a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e. of the U.S. and another country) your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.
EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
Position Information:
This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.
Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs continuing availability of funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job ID: 681738
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