Quantum Researcher Salary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by the IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence and quantum technologies advances? In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open up new opportunities. As a data and quantum scientist, you can turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors - from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence - you know the answers are in the data. We have an opportunity for you to use your leadership and analytical skills to improve strategic innovation across sectors of the federal government. You’ll work closely with your customer to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environment to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll provide your customer with a deep understanding of their data, what it all means, and how they can use it. Join us as we use data science and quantum information science for good in the federal government. Join us. The world can’t wait.

• Experience with research in computer science, quantum technology, physics, chemistry, or mathematics in an academic environment
• Experience coding using quantum high-level or machine-level languages
• Knowledge of an object-oriented language, including Java, C++, C#, or Python
• Ability to perform data gathering, analytical, and problem-solving work
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Winter 2026, Summer 2027, or Summer 2028

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in CS, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred; pursuing a Master's degree a plus

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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