About the role#
As a research intern, you will join the IBM Research team to study quantum system performance and capabilities. You will work alongside scientists and engineers to design experiments that test the limits of current quantum processors. Your project will focus on understanding and improving computational accuracy through methods like error mitigation, benchmarking, and dynamic circuits. You will help turn research ideas into concrete investigations that demonstrate new quantum capabilities.
What you'll do#
- Explore research questions related to quantum system performance and identify promising directions for investigation.
- Design and run experiments on quantum processors to characterize performance and evaluate computational accuracy.
- Develop quantitative methods for benchmarking, error analysis, and comparisons with theoretical predictions.
- Research how techniques like error suppression, dynamic circuits, and error correction can improve the quality of computations.
- Collaborate with researchers across hardware, software, and theory to connect system advances to meaningful demonstrations.
- Document your findings and create workflows that help colleagues apply these techniques in their own experiments.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Ph.D. or research-focused Master's program in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- A focus on quantum computing, quantum information science, or a related area.
- Coursework or research experience in quantum mechanics, linear algebra, and quantum information science.
- Proven experience with independent research through a thesis, internships, or publications.
- Proficiency in scientific computing and at least one general-purpose programming language, specifically Python.
- Experience with scientific Python libraries like NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib, as well as quantum software frameworks such as Qiskit.
- Experience designing and executing experiments on quantum hardware, including characterization, benchmarking, or error mitigation studies.
- Familiarity with noise modeling, numerical simulation of quantum circuits, and AI tooling for research.
- A record of publications or preprints in quantum computing or experimental demonstrations on quantum hardware.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in the United States.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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