Overview The High-Performance Computing (HPC) Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks Ph.D. spring and/or summer interns with a strong background in distributive quantum computing, quantum computing architecture, numerical simulation of quantum systems, quantum networking, and/or quantum error correction. The candidate will be expected to contribute to world-leading research as part of PNNL within its US Dept. of Energy funded projects. The candidate will be expected to collaborate closely with laboratory personnel in computing and application domains, as well as researchers at collaborating national laboratories, universities, and industry partners on center activities focused on the development, application, benchmarking, compilation, and optimization of quantum architecture and software. Responsibilities Responsibilities and Accountabilities Include: Developing frameworks on mapping existing QASM programs to a new quantum architecture Investigating the distillation protocols for networking and magic state Developing high-performance simulation tools and environments on classical HPC clusters for efficient quantum circuit simulation Research on quantum error mitigation and error correction Publish results in top-tier computer architecture conferences and journals, including ISCA, ASPLOS, MICRO, HPCA, and others Interact with internal and external research staff and domain scientists for collaboration purposes Participate in and potentially lead technical presentations on the work Participate in team meetings Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must be currently enrolled/matriculated in a PhD program at an accredited college. Minimum GPA of 3.X is required. Preferred Qualifications: Quantum computing or quantum physics background Experience with Qiskit Experience with GPU programming languages and programming models, including CUDA Experience with quantum transpilation or other circuit optimization techniques Experience with quantum noise models or quantum error correction code Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not applicable Additional Information Not applicable Testing Designated Position This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. 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