Research Scientist, Hybrid Quantum-HPC Systems Architecture

Responsibilities: Lead the research area for co-design of hybrid quantum-HPC systems and set its agenda and milestones Drive R&D on integration architectures, communication between classical and quantum resources, and tying system software together Build and calibrate digital twins and simulations with testbed measurements to evaluate designs at scale Mentor and guide researchers, postdocs, and students in research design, publication, and proposals Expand the agenda to adjacent systems areas such as interconnects and data paths between quantum and classical resources Represent ORNL in vendor co-design engagements and scientific community forums; publish work and secure external funding

Key requirements: PhD plus 2+ years of post-PhD research experience in HPC systems, computer architecture, quantum computing systems, or related area Some experience as technical lead directing projects or mentoring researchers; formal supervisory experience not required Clear communication with sponsors and teams Mentorship and leadership Ability to collaborate across disciplines and institutions HPC system design, computer architecture, quantum computing systems Modeling and simulation; digital twins; validation against hardware Interconnects and data paths linking quantum and classical resources