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Postdoctoral Associate

Employer
MIT MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Closing date
17 Nov 2020

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Academic Discipline
Physical Sciences, Physics & Astronomy
Job Type
Academic Posts, Postdocs
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture and benefits that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future then take a look at this opportunity.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to design quantum algorithms (with a numerical or analytical characterization of their performance) for solving plasma physics and fusion-relevant problems on fault-tolerant or near-term quantum platforms.  Will work closely with and under the supervision of professors Loureiro and Cappelaro (MIT) and Dr. Hari Krovi (BBN) and collaborate and assist the supervision of graduate students involved in the project. Will be hosted by the Plasma Science and Fusion Center.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: a Ph.D.  in quantum computing and knowledge of quantum algorithms or theoretical plasma physics.  Job #18835

In addition to applying online via the MIT website with a cover letter and CV, applicants are asked to submit three references to censabel@mit.edu.  The CV should contain a list of publications. A statement of research interests is optional.

This is a one-year term position with the possibility of a one-year reappointment depending on the availability of funds and mutually satisfying performance.

The position is available to begin immediately.

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

MIT considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.

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