Quantum Research Advocate

Job description

IBM Research is hiring predoctoral Quantum Research Advocates with expertise and continuing education in Quantum Computing. Responsibilities:

Assist the world about Quantum Computing and grow the IBM Quantum community of researchers, students, educators, and coders on the path toward achieving Quantum advantage.

Collaborate with researchers and developers across IBM’s global teams and have the opportunity to interface with worldwide clients and partners who are actively using IBM’s Quantum systems; while supporting internal projects.

Interact with developer and research communities interested in Quantum Computing, and facilitate their learning and adoption of Qiskit.

Use community advocacy to help people solve real problems while building and identifying clear learning paths for meaningful adoption of IBM Quantum technology.

Auto req ID

331718BR
Required Education

Master's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Research Scientist
State / Province

GAUTENG
Primary job category

Research
Company

(0123) IBM South Africa (pty) Ltd
Contract type

Fixed Term - Long Term
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 50% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

Research
Preferred Education

None
City / Township / Village

Johannesburg
Being You @ IBM

Affirmative Action and/or EE candidates will be given first preference as per our employment equity strategies.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

MSc in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related technical field, or be registered for a Master’s degree and conducting relevant research.

The candidate must be a currently registered research student.

Strong background in Python development and Quantum science.

Willingness to travel for community engagements.

Ability to strategize on new ways of reaching new and existing audiences across developers and academic communities.

Communication skills appropriate for engagement with developers and scientists, but must also be able to articulate complex concepts clearly to a non-technical audience.

Country/Region

South Africa
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

None
Secondary Job Category

Research Staff
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

No Track
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

No
Introduction

IBM Research Scientists are charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, creating breakthroughs in quantum computing, discovering how blockchain will reshape the enterprise, and much more. Join a team that is dedicated to applying science to some of today's most complex challenges, whether it’s discovering a new way for doctors to help patients, teaming with environmentalists to clean up our waterways or enabling retailers to personalize customer service.
Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About Business Unit

With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.
About IBM

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