Quantum Applications Scientist - Energy Use Cases

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We’re looking for a Quantum Applications Scientist – Energy Use Cases who will be part of a cross-functional team at IonQ whose mission is to deliver the world’s best quantum solutions, on the world’s best quantum computers, to solve the world’s most complex and impactful problems. You will be a founding member of a new IonQ site based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and will work closely with collaborators, customers, and the community to create new hybrid quantum applications that will bring innovation and economic impact to the energy sector. Responsibilities:

• Develop novel hybrid quantum algorithms, applications and end-to-end workflows that will make a technical, commercial and societal impact, with a focus on the energy sector
• Contribute knowledge of state-of-the-art classical and quantum algorithms to evaluate and communicate pros and cons, scaling behavior, trade-offs, cross-over points, etc.
• Work directly with customers and partners in the Chattanooga and greater Tennessee quantum ecosystem to define and solve problems of real-world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers
• As a founding member of the new IonQ site located in Chattanooga, Tennessee,...