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You will work within a team of researchers dedicated to pushing the limits of quantum compilation. In particular, you will:\nDevelop efficient and reliable methods and tools to get the best possible performance from real quantum computers.\nStay informed about the latest advances in quantum computing and quantum control, and leverage this knowledge to implement and refine cutting-edge methodologies.\nUtilize methods from a range of fields, including control theory, optimization, machine learning, computer science, and data analysis.\nCreate code for optimizing quantum algorithms, applications, quantum error correction schemes.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to translate your ideas into production-quality software.\nExplain and present your work in clear and accessible language.\nWrite articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals, attend and present your work at conferences, and collaborate with other industrial and academic research groups.\nUse open-source scientific computing packages like Qiskit, NumPy, Networkx, Scipy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch to build high-quality research code to develop, demonstrate, and test new algorithms and methods.\nYou should have:\nAn advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. 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