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 Role and Responsibilities
This is for a 2025 summer internship with the following start dates: May - August or June - September for quarter system schools.
As a theoretical research scientist with IBM Quantum, your job will be to advance the field of quantum computing by developing new methods and insights that shape and execute on the IBM quantum roadmap. Areas of research include quantum error correction, pre- and post-fault tolerant algorithms, information theory, compilation, quantum simulation, and quantum-centric supercomputing.

• Experience in academic graduate program related to applicable area of quantum computing, such as error correction, information theory, fault tolerant algorithms, or compilation.
• Coursework or projects in applicable area
• Demonstrated independent theoretical research"

• Strong publication record in high-impact journals or top conference proceedings.
• Programming experience in core & scientific language (e.g. python, numpy, scipy, matplotlib) and Qiskit
• Familiarity with Git and/or Github"