Computational scientist - H/F
Pasqal
Route de Palaiseau Massy, France
Computational scientist - H/F
Participez au développement rapide d’une start-up deep-tech à l’avant-garde de la seconde révolution quantique !
About PASQAL
PASQAL designs, develops and markets new quantum computers (QPU for Quantum Processor Unit) based on laser-cooled neutral atom technology. QPUs are machines featuring high-precision optical and laser technologies.
Joining PASQAL is an opportunity to contribute to the rapid development of a Deep-Tech startup at the forefront of the second quantum revolution.
You'll be involved in one of the biggest challenges ever, working with multidisciplinary teams and sharing our passion for shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century.
Job Description
As a computational scientist, you will work among top scientists and developers in the quantum industry and tackle state-of-the-art problems related to 2D quantum materials. You will also work with our full-stack quantum team, coordinating projects to develop DFT approaches and hybrid quantum classical pipeline to tackle 2D quantum materials.
Your missions and responsibilities will include:
Use and develop state-of-the-art DFT methods to tackle 2D materials
Develop hybrid quantum classical pipelines for 2D quantum materials
Develop and maintain software libraries of computational methods of interest
Deploy and execute large-scale classical numerical simulations on our cluster
Work closely with experimental groups of condensed matter
Contribute to mapping classes of materials aligned with Pasqal technologies
Keep a regular technological watch.
Support an inventive activity in the scientific and technical fields related to the Company's research, products, technologies and markets; fill patents.
About you
Hard skills:
PhD in condensed matter physics, material science
3+ years’ experience as a postdoc or equivalent position in the industry
Excellent academic track record
Demonstrable experience with DFT/methods beyond DFT/ML-DFT for 2D quantum materials
Proficient in or more programming languages including Python, Julia, Fortran, and C, with a strong aptitude for utilizing version control tools such as git, gitlab, and others.
Soft skills:
Team player
Experience in project management
Team spirit, ambitious, organized, proactive, sense of urgency… a true pioneer!
Experience speaking in front of technical and non-technical audiences
English: a good professional capability is essential (written and oral).
Nice to have:
Experience with methods such as DFT+U or GW
Experience with large-scale numerical simulations
Experience with pipelines involving DFT and machine learning
Experience in working with experimental groups
What we offer:
Office in Massy / Paris / Amsterdam ...
Hybride remote policy
Permanent contract
Impactful role in a fast pace company
Free time to train yourself and go to conferences and meetups
Hiring process
Recruiter screen 30’
Hiring manager screen 30’ to 45’
Technical assessment 1'15
Coding interview
Offer !
PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, because inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or sexual orientation.
- Department
- Software
- Role
- Quantum Applications
- Locations
- Massy/Palaiseau, France
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Team
- Quantum Software
- Seniority
- Senior
About Pasqal
Joining Pasqal will give you the opportunity to take an active part in the rapid development of a DeepTech scale-up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution.
You will be directly involved in one of the biggest challenges shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century. You will be working as part of a team of top-level scientists and engineers, in direct competition with the world's biggest players.