Researcher Computational Scientist

3 weeks ago


Sherbrooke, Canada 1QBit Full time

**Your Role**

**What You'll Do**
- Work alongside academic, industry, and government partners to codesign algorithms and their hardware implementations in order to solve challenging computational optimization problems
- Design problem-specific algorithms and heuristics aiming to solve industrial problems, benchmark it on simulated and custom hardware, and build and analyze datasets
- Develop and expand high performance computing infrastructure to run computational experiments and simulations
- Take part in generating and presenting reports, drafting patents, authoring publications, and attending conferences

**What You'll Bring**
- Master's or PhD in physics, operations research, computer science, or electrical engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in solving complex computational problems using advanced operations research / computer science techniques, including decomposition algorithms, dynamic programming, heuristics, etc.
- Experience in modeling, benchmarking and optimizing real-world industry problems
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Rust, C/C++)
- Ability to communicate and collaborate well with team members with diverse backgrounds
- Research independence: the ability to take responsibility and initiative to conduct your research working towards the team's common goal

**Nice to Have**
- A strong research track record demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and top-tier conference presentations
- A passion for quantum computing
- Familiarity with:

- Non-convex optimization techniques, including local search, Monte Carlo methods, etc.
- Metaheuristics and implementation, including simulated annealing, parallel tempering, genetic algorithms, etc.
- Statistical methods for analysis of experimental datasets
- Experience with high performance computing

**About 1QBit



  • Sherbrooke, Canada Pasqal Full time

    Quantum QPUPerformance Scientist - Intermediate Level,Direct hire, Onsite-Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada (Must be able to travel internationally).PASQAL is a major player in the global quantum race. We are a full stack company and the leading manufacturer of neutral-atom quantum computers. Our offerings include quantum computing hardware, cloud access, and...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada Pasqal Full time

    Quantum QPUPerformance Scientist - Intermediate Level,Direct hire, Onsite-Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada (Must be able to travel internationally).PASQAL is a major player in the global quantum race. We are a full stack company and the leading manufacturer of neutral-atom quantum computers. Our offerings include quantum computing hardware, cloud access, and...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada Pasqal Full time

    Quantum QPUPerformance Scientist - Intermediate Level,Direct hire, Onsite-Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada (Must be able to travel internationally).PASQAL is a major player in the global quantum race. We are a full stack company and the leading manufacturer of neutral-atom quantum computers. Our offerings include quantum computing hardware, cloud access, and...


  • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada Society for Neuroscience Full time

    We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist To join The George Washington University's Laboratory for Evolutionary Neuroscience for an NIH-funded project on "Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology in a Primate Model." Conduct interdisciplinary comparative research on great ape and human brains to investigate aging and pathology of synapses and mitochondria using...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada Natural Resources Canada Full time

    Natural Resources Canada - Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation Sherbrooke (Québec) This is a student position of 10 hours per week for four years and one session from Winter 2024 to Winter 2028. This is a student position of 10 hours per week. The student receives $16,500 per year, payable in equal instalments three times a year. For further...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Sherbrooke, Canada Heritage Goldenville Society Full time

    Work Term: Seasonal - Work Language: English - Hours: 35 hours per week - Education: No degree, certificate or diploma - Experience: Experience an asset **Work setting**: - Rural area - Museum - Heritage/historical site - Data processing and computers **Tasks**: - Collect, consolidate, cross-tabulate and format data - Research origins and history of...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada Université de Sherbrooke Full time

    **Context**: The latest major breakthrough in quantum computing (QC) has been the demonstration of quantum systems with more than 50 superconducting qubits allowing quantum supremacy for the first time. Other very promising qubit technologies include spin qubits based on solid-state quantum dots (QDs). They leverage the great maturity of CMOS technologies to...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada Institut interdisciplinaire d'innovation technologique - Université de Sherbrooke Full time

    **Cryogenic CMOS-OxRAM Neuromorphic Circuits With Superconducting Interconnects**: - Réf - **ABG-115544** - Sujet de Thèse- 28/06/2023- Contrat doctoral- Institut interdisciplinaire d'innovation technologique - Université de Sherbrooke- Lieu de travail- Sherbrooke - Canada- Intitulé du sujet- Cryogenic CMOS-OxRAM Neuromorphic Circuits With...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada Université de Sherbrooke Full time

    **Context**:The latest major breakthrough in quantum computing (QC) has been the demonstration of quantum systems with more than 50 superconducting qubits allowing quantum supremacy for the first time. Other very promising qubit technologies include spin qubits based on solid-state quantum dots (QDs). They leverage the great maturity of CMOS technologies to...


  • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada Universite de Sherbrooke Full time

    The Université de Sherbrooke is calling for candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position of assistant professor in medical imaging in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences . The candidates will have a strong background in in medical imaging, particularly positron emission tomography...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada Université de Sherbrooke Full time

    **Context**: Cryogenic data storage is essential for advancing quantum technologies, particularly in superconducting quantum electronics and computing. The challenge lies in the absence of cryogenic memory compatible with temperatures as low as 4 K. Quantum computers consist of qubits (quantum bits), a control processor, and memory. Qubits, operating at...


  • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada Universite de Sherbrooke Full time

    The Université de Sherbrooke is calling for candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position of assistant professor in radiobiology in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences . The candidates will have a strong background in Radiation Sciences or in other closely associated fields such as...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada MNP Full time

    Job Details Description DIFFERENT BY DESIGN At MNP we pride ourselves on being different – it’s our entrepreneurial drive that sets us apart. It’s the same drive that’s helped us become Canada’s fastest growing national firm. We foster collaboration, value your ideas, promote based on talent, live balanced lifestyles and make time...


  • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada Universite de Sherbrooke Full time

    The Université de Sherbrooke is calling for candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position of assistant professor in medical imaging in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences . The candidates will have a strong background in in medical imaging, particularly positron emission tomography...


  • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada Universite de Sherbrooke Full time

    The Université de Sherbrooke is calling for candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position of assistant professor in radiobiology in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences . The candidates will have a strong background in Radiation Sciences or in other closely associated fields such as...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada PASQAL Full time

    **Senior Quantum Researcher-Neutral Atoms Algorithms - Sherbrooke, QC Canada, ONSITE ONLY, Full time** PASQAL has partnerships with key users in the fields of energy, IT, finance, drug and chemical design, automotive. The maturity and potential of our technology and the quality of our scientific team has been rewarded several times at French, European and...

  • Assistant Professor

    7 days ago


    Sherbrooke, Canada Shearman & Sterling Full time

    ​Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Faculty/Unit: The...

  • Lab Technician

    1 day ago


    Sherbrooke, Canada CooperVision Full time

    **Lab Technician** **-** **SHE0042** **Description** **Who We Are** Blanchard Contact Lenses, a CooperVision specialty eye care company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom-made GP contact lenses, with a specialization in scleral lenses. Our proprietary Onefit family of scleral lenses are an industry-leading design, supplying eye care...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada St. Mary's Municipality Full time

    **Position Summary**: Working under the supervision of the Community Development & Recreation Director, the Summer Program Manager will be tasked with developing, delivering and managing Summer Day Camps. - **Duties**: - Research, develop and organize a free Summer Day Camp in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s - Advertise Summer Day Camp -...


  • Sherbrooke, Canada CCH Incorporated Full time

    NOTE: This role requires one day in-office, preferably in one of these locations: Seeking an experienced Senior Financial Planning Analyst who has the ability to analyze, interpret and communicate critical information within all levels of the Research and Learning business. The right person for this role would be self-motivated, energetic, and willing...