Senior Research Scientist (Quantum)

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Senior Research Scientist (Quantum)

LG Toronto AI Lab is looking to push the boundaries of AI to build innovative product and service solutions to realize LG’s global vision for a connected world.

As a part of this initiative, LG has set up an Advanced AI organization in North America. To further this initiative, we are looking for a passionate and talented Research Scientist - Quantum for our Toronto AI Lab (located in downtown Toronto) to work closely with the global AI labs. You will leverage your Quantum Algorithm domain expertise to conduct novel research with goals to publish at top conferences, collaborate within LG and the external research community, and bridge fundamental theory towards LG’s existing and future products and technologies. 

Responsibilities

1. Read, understand, implement, and improve state-of-the-art papers in quantum algorithms and machine learning
2. Take ownership of projects and build proof-of-concepts (POCs) for future production and deployment purposes
3. Research and develop advances in fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, quantum error correction and quantum simulations

Qualifications

1.      PhD in Quantum Information, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
2. 5+ years of experience leading research projects and identifying research directions in academia or quantum industries
3. Combination of industry and research experience with end-to-end quantum simulation development pipeline
4. Recent contributions to research communities including publishing at top-tier journals and/or presenting at top conferences within the field of quantum computing
5. Knowledge and experience with quantum software platforms like Qiskit, or Pennylane.
6. Knowledge and experience with machine learning coding platforms like Tensor-flow, Pytorch etc. is an asset.

Conditions of Employment:

It is the candidate’s sole responsibility to obtain any work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required to legally work in Canada prior to commencing employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

LG Electronics Canada, Inc. is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities in which we live and serve. LG Electronics Canada, Inc., will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform LG’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

LG Electronics Canada, Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.