PhD Intern - Trapped-Ion Quantum Computing Theory

PhD Intern in Trapped‑Ion Quantum Computing Theory

Location:

Broomfield, Colorado. All applicants for placement in safety‑sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test.

• Apply previous experience in research to help measure and improve quantum computers using trapped ions as qubits.
• Work alongside teams of scientists to bring new concepts to life.
• Work in a research environment to collect data on system performance, characterise device characteristics, and propose methods for improvements.

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program.
• Graduating on or after December 2026.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status).
• Due to national security requirements, candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

• 2+ years' experience (PhD inclusive) involving atomic physics, quantum benchmarking, quantum information, or quantum computing.
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments.
• Experience with constructing quantum circuits.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.

Hourly wage $24–$35 per hour. For candidates located outside of this state, this role includes a housing stipend of up to $1,000 per month.

Competitive market rate and innovative, game‑changing work. Flexible work schedule. Employee discounts.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. With over 650 employees, including more than 400 scientists and engineers across the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Japan, Quantinuum is driving the quantum computing revolution through an integrated full‑stack approach that accelerates the path to practical quantum computing and scales its impact across multiple industries.

We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.