Quantum Research Scientist Internship

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IBM Full time

Introduction

Your Role and Responsibilities


You will also participate in community building initiatives in South African and the Middle East and Africa region with a focus on growing our open source Qiskit user-base working in close collaboration with IBM Quantum researchers, developers and our partners.

We therefore require an individual who not only has a passion for technology but also is interested in connecting with people and contribute to efforts to grow the Quantum community in Africa.

Job Duties

  • Develop tests of quantum algorithms, and test experiments on largescale quantum processors.
  • Work effectively with experimentalists and domain experts in Quantum chemistry to transform ideas into realizable experiments
  • Advance team goals through effective collaboration, continuous skills growth, and knowledge sharing
  • Contribute to joint publications and present work externally via talks and conferences aimed at growing the Quantum Community in Africa
  • Contribute software code for reuse

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • A PhD or master's degree providing the relevant background in quantum mechanics and/or quantum information processing such as physics, mathematics, computer sciences is a prerequisite.
  • Programming experience (Python preferred)
  • Some experience in aspects of experimental quantum computing/simulation/control.
  • Starting to develop a record of research and accomplishment

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Have basic Qiskit knowledge (if you have already run few small projects or contributed to GitHub that will be advantageous)
  • Have attended a Qiskit focus IBM event such as: Qiskit Advocate test, IBM Quantum Challenge, Global Summer School, etc.
  • Enthusiasm about teaching Quantum Computing and developing educational material
  • Be able to work at the Johannesburg lab

About Business Unit


In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.


Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company.

They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers.

The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBM


Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain.

Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.


Location Statement
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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