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Virginia Tech · 2 months ago

Postdoctoral Associate

Blacksburg, VA

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Virginia Tech is a leading global research institution dedicated to knowledge and creativity. The postdoctoral associate will conduct theoretical physics research in quantum information and quantum error correction, while also mentoring junior members and collaborating with various groups.

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Responsibilities

Conduct theoretical physics research in areas such as quantum information and quantum error correction

Communicate results in journal publications and conferences

Mentor junior members of the group

Travel to present in conferences and collaborate with other groups

Qualification

Quantum information theoryQuantum error correctionMachine learningReinforcement learningTensor networksProgramming skillsNumerical methodsPh.D. in related fieldCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Postdoctoral associate applicants must hold a Ph.D. before the start date with a background in physics, computer science, or a closely related field

A strong background in quantum mechanics and programming skills are necessary

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

Preferred

Knowledge of quantum error correction, tensor networks, and/or machine learning

Experience with programming and numerical methods is preferred

Company

Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.

Founded in 1872

Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.vt.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$24.09M

Key Investors

Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission

2025-01-16Grant

2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M

2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M

Leadership Team

Steven McKnight

Vice President for Strategic Alliances

David Raymond

Associate Vice President for Security and Identity

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