IBM Research is focused on technology and its societal role, and they are seeking interns to design quantum algorithms for practical problems. The role involves quantifying run-time complexities, comparing with classical algorithms, and presenting findings at conferences.
Responsibilities
Design quantum algorithms for useful problems
Quantify the run-time or gate complexity
Understand and compare to state-of-the-art classical algorithms
Highlight their published findings in reputed journals
Present work in conferences
Qualification
Required
PhD candidate in computer science, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering or equivalent
Experience in designing quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers
Experience quantifying the worst-case performance of algorithms
Preferred
Master's Degree
PhD candidate in computer science, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering or equivalent
Experience in designing quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers
Experience quantifying the worst-case performance of algorithms
Benefits
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.