Quantum Computing Scientist (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Our ambition is to explore what can be done with quantum computing and to ensure that BASF can benefit from this promising technology. We combine scientific excellence with industrially relevant applications and continuously work on developing and implementing quantum algorithms for our use cases.

• As Quantum Computing Scientist, you will establish and coordinate collaborations with industrial as well as academic partners in the field of quantum computing.
• You will 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).
• In addition, you will (co-)develop and apply quantum computing methods, algorithms and workflows to solve relevant use cases from the area of quantum chemistry, optimization and machine learning.
• You will also provide software solutions for relevant use cases for BASF's broader chemistry, quantum chemistry, optimization, machine learning 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.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• studies in physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline with an outstanding PhD
• deep knowledge in quantum algorithms with a focus on fault-tolerant quantum computing (QPE, randomized algorithms, etc.)
• experience in identifying, translating and solving industrially relevant use cases connected to quantum chemistry, optimization and machine learning
• knowledge in quantum computing in particular in related software libraries and toolkits such as Qiskit, OpenFermion, Pennylane, Bloqade 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 and adapt in a quickly evolving and challenging field

WHAT WE OFFER

• Attractive remuneration and a variable bonus
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development

HOW TO REACH US

• Larissa Wiedenroth (Talent Acquisition), larissa-anna.wiedenroth@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005- 56384 will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF Digital Solutions GmbH offers innovative solutions for the design and optimization of business processes for the BASF Group around the world. As an experienced business solution provider, we create added value for BASF by developing new business models with digital technologies, thereby increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of processes through IT and digital solutions. Learn more about BASF Digital Solutions GmbH at on.basf.com/DigitalServicesEN

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