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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 PhD Graduate - Quantum Information Science Theorist

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$102K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense, security, space, and science. They are seeking a newly graduated PhD in physics or a closely-related field to join their team as a Quantum Information Science Theorist, contributing to research and development in quantum algorithm development and error correction strategies.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Propose and lead independent research projects in quantum algorithm development and scalable approaches to quantum error characterization and protection

Work collaboratively with other APL staff to identify emerging challenges with quantum solutions

Support ongoing programs in quantum information science by making immediate contributions to efforts modelling physically motivated quantum systems, and developing relevant characterization, control, and error correction strategies

Qualification

Quantum Information ScienceQuantum Algorithm DevelopmentQuantum Error CorrectionProgrammingSoftware DevelopmentHigh-Performance ComputingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Required

Have a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Experience with programming and software development

Have research, accomplishments, and publications in the field of quantum information science

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Are willing to occasionally travel to sponsor sites, conferences and workshops

Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Are able to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and need to meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have experience with developing and/or assessing quantum error correction strategies

Knowledge and experience with implementing quantum noise characterization and control techniques

Have high-performance-computing experience

Have a record of significant contributions on collaborative projects pursuing highly sophisticated objectives

Have experience working closely with experimentalists

Have an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942