Unlock the potential of quantum computing and transform industries with a cutting-edge career as a Quantum Materials Theorist.
This role offers the opportunity to develop and refine theoretical and computational approaches for understanding and predicting material properties.
You will bring expertise in electronic structure theory, many-body physics, and computational methods to explore complex quantum materials and emergent phenomena.
This position provides high-impact, collaborative research opportunities, working alongside specialists in quantum algorithms, materials informatics, computational physics, chemistry, and condensed matter modeling.
The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in computational physics or a closely related field, preferably with postdoctoral research experience.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct theoretical and computational research in materials theory and simulations, advancing methodologies for modeling electronic structure, strongly correlated systems, and emergent quantum phenomena.
* Develop computational workflows that integrate established and emerging techniques, leveraging advances in HPC, machine learning, and quantum computing.
* Collaborate with quantum algorithm developers, computational physicists, and materials scientists to explore new frontiers in quantum materials modeling.
* Contribute expertise in electronic structure theory and many-body physics to research efforts focused on understanding and predicting material properties.
* Stay at the forefront of developments in computational materials science, incorporating state-of-the-art approaches into research projects.
* Serve as a technical leader in interdisciplinary collaborations, working with internal and external teams on innovative solutions in quantum materials research.
* Engage in external partnerships, scientific discussions, and technical communication to support the broader research and application of advanced computational materials methodologies.
* Document research progress effectively and contribute to publications and external-facing materials that highlight advances in the field.
Experience/Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in theoretical or computational physics or chemistry or a closely related field, with a focus on electronic structure and many-body physics.
* Strong foundation in electronic structure theory, band structure calculations, and computational modeling.
* Expertise in methodology development within density functional theory (DFT).
* Proficiency in scientific programming and algorithm development, with experience in Python, Fortran, or C++.
* Familiarity with HPC environments and large-scale simulations.
* Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration, working across physics, chemistry, materials science, machine learning, and computational research teams.
* Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
PsiQuantum is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected basis.
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