Research Assistant

Description:

There has been a lot exciting research on building quantum computers using various platforms using different physics and chemistry of the underlying quantum materials. Many of the existing prototypes rely on extreme laboratory conditions, such as large size which makes them immobile, and extreme temperatures close to absolute zero, which make them physically inaccessible for students.

However, one of the earliest approaches, which relies on spin resonance, although operating on a small number of qubits, allows for such prototypes to be of desktop size and operating under standard/normal conditions, rendering them usefully accessible.

Another approach that is currently being developed is using topological materials to utilize anyons for topological quantum computing.

The goal of the project is to explore hardware/materials for quantum computing from various approaches, mainly spin resonance and topological quantum matter.

Simulations can be done on either GPU machines or on dedicated educational quantum computer, and there is an option of remotely accessing various advanced quantum computing platforms.

Principal Responsibilities
 

• Performing interdisciplinary research in topological and/or quantum systems within the projects of the center and in alignment with its goals, in collaboration and coordination with the PI and/or the CoPIs, potentially leading to quality publications.
• Participation in the activities of the center, including workshops, training sessions, seminars, conferences, hackathons, meetings, and interaction with visitors.
   

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision of the faculty during the duration of his/her tenure.

This position is supervised by Dr. Hisham

Required Education
 

• Bachelors in one of the following: Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Communication Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
   

Preferred Education
 

• Masters in one of the above.