Job Listing ID:

4562580

Job Title:

Post Doctorate RA - Quantum Computing for Nonlinear Multiscale Complex Systems

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

09/03/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Shift:

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Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary Overview At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Integrated Discovery Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Integrated Discovery Sciences Directorate (IDSD) leads fundamental research across biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, materials science, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, quantum information science, mathematics, autonomy, and DOE national user facilities. Our vision is to accelerate scientific discovery by observing, understanding, simulating, predicting, and controlling dynamic biotic-abiotic processes and interactions within complex biological, chemical, material, and Earth systems. We intentionally connect disciplines to advance fundamental discovery science, develop transformative scientific capabilities, and address the nation's most important challenges in energy, environmental resilience, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, health, and national security. The Atmospheric, Climate, and Earth Sciences (ACES) Division comprises multidisciplinary teams working to advance the predictive knowledge of Earth systems. The ACES team includes researchers at every career stage who collaborate across disciplines to address some of the most pressing challenges which are critical to ensure a robust U.S. energy system. Scientists in ACES provide their expertise to major sections of the Department of Energy's Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research program, including the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility, the Atmospheric System Research program, and the Earth & Environmental Systems Modeling program. Responsibilities PNNL seeks a postdoctoral research associate to explore the frontier of quantum information science and plasma physics. The successful applicant will lay the theoretical foundation for Quantum Computer for Application Development and Discovery Science (QC-ADDS). Expertise in fault tolerant quantum algorithms and plasma physics is desired. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary and collaborative team of researchers with a broad range of interests and expertise. We expect the successful applicant to publish their research in the peer-reviewed literature and present at scientific conferences.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university. Academic background or experience with quantum algorithms or quantum computing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in Quantum Computing, Plasma Physics, Statistical Physics, or a related field Familiarity with quantum algorithm, quantum error correction, and fusion energy science Strong team player with the willingness and ability to work independently Strong interpersonal communication skills Ability to publish work in peer-reviewed journals Demonstrated expertise in quantum algorithms and error correction Demonstrated experience in formulating nonlinear multiscale complex systems Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not applicable. Testing Designated Position This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP). About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institu... Computer and Information Research Scientists

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Education Required:

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Minimum Age:

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