Quantum Computing Scientist (m/f/d)
JOIN THE TEAM
We as Global Digital Services enable BASF’s digitalization. In agile teams, we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF and its customers, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes.
We provide IT that works and offer know-how and access to latest technologies in the areas of cloud computing, blockchain or big data.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Team is building upon our long-standing experience in High Performance Computing and participates in multiple quantum computing ecosystems to collaborate with different partners around the globe in areas such as optimization, machine learning, artificial intelligence and chemical simulations.
- You establish and coordinate collaborations with industrial as well as academic partners in the field of quantum computing.
- Furthermore, you undertake the preparation and pre-processing of use cases and post-processing of quantum computing results using state-of-the-art classical computing approaches as well as new quantum technologies (e.
g., fault-tolerant approaches and NISQ).
- You (co-) develop and apply quantum computing methods, algorithms and workflows to solve relevant use cases from the area of quantum chemistry.
- In addition, you provide software solutions for relevant use cases for BASF's broader chemistry, quantum chemistry and next generation computing community.
- We value your suggestions for new ideas to explore further use cases in the broader context of quantum computing, including but not limited to leveraging public funding opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- studies in Physics, Chemistry or a related discipline with an outstanding PhD
- deep knowledge in quantum computing and quantum chemistry
- experience in quantum computing in particular in related software libraries and toolkits such as Qiskit, Cirq, OpenFermion, Pennylane as well as software libraries related to annealing
- business fluent English as well as further language (e.g. German) skills are an advantage
- motivated to work in an interdisciplinary, cross-functional environment as well as willingness to constantly learn in a quickly evolving and challenging field
BENEFITS
- Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
- Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
- Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
- Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles