Riverlane
Technology
PrincipalInvestigator,QuantumErrorCorrection
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“Principal Investigator, Quantum Error Correction at Riverlane. Skills: Quantum error correction, Research leadership. Conceive original research. Conduct original research”
What You'll Achieve.
Accelerate path to utility-scale quantum computing; Solve defining challenge of quantum computing
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
US government clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field, Equivalent professional experience, Experience as Principal Investigator, Engaging with different stakeholders, Track record of driving projects, Experience leading projects involving multiple people, Ability to work effectively independently, Ability to work effectively as part of a team, Must be able to obtain a US government clearance
Nice to Have
Experience leading collaborations with national labs, Experience leading collaborations with major research facilities, Experience leading collaborations with government-funded consortia, Contributed to large-scale scientific programs, Led large-scale scientific programs, Contributed to center-level research initiatives, Led center-level research initiatives, Deep expertise in QEC-relevant areas, Experience integrating quantum research with real hardware, Experience integrating HPC research with real hardware, Experience integrating quantum research with simulators, Experience integrating HPC research with simulators, Experience integrating quantum research with testbeds, Experience integrating HPC research with testbeds, Network across quantum computing research landscape, Track record of securing significant external funding, Mentored early-career researchers, Coached early-career researchers, Supervised early-career researchers, Mentored research engineers, Coached research engineers, Supervised research engineers
What You'll Do.
Conceive original research
Conduct original research
Lead original research
Define technical direction
Own technical direction
Act as Principal Investigator
Drive research projects
Publish high-quality research
Lead technical contributions
Serve as senior technical interface
Contribute to research culture
Contribute to technical excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Externally funded research programs; World-class national laboratories; Government agencies; Research institutions; Research and Engineering organization; Mathematicians; Physicists; Computer scientists; Hardware engineers; Software engineers; External partners; Government agencies; National labs; Research partners
Communication Scope
Discuss complex ideas; Clear communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Principal Quantum Error Correction (QEC) Investigator Boston, MA, US | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Salary: $180,000 to $245,000 DOE The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience. Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements. Location note: For the right candidate, we are also able to consider this role on a fully remote basis from other parts of the US. In such cases, compensation will be adjusted accordingly, in line with the local market. About us Riverlane’s mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry’s defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast. About the role As a Principal Investigator, QEC at Riverlane, you will lead some of the company’s highest-value, most strategically important research programs – collaborations with world-class national laboratories, government agencies, and major research institutions. These partnerships sit at the core of accelerating the path to utility-scale quantum computing, and require scientific inventiveness, technical depth, and the ability to shape the direction of ambitious, multi-stakeholder initiatives. You will opera
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