Quantum Error Correction Research Intern - 2027 (f/m/x)
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Job description
IBM posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Ehningen: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits.
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Introduction
At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a research intern with the IBM quantum error correction team, you will work alongside our researchers, your job will be to advance the field of quantum computing by investigating topics of importance to fault tolerant quantum computations.
Areas of research include quantum error correction with a focus on decoding theory.
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging research problems as part of a diverse team in a global research organization.
Our cross-disciplinary approach to research, coupled with the curiosity of our researchers and engineers, offers a unique opportunity to participate in scientific and industrial research. Interns have authored papers, filed patents, and contributed to open-source projects and IBM products during their time with us.
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Applicants should be enrolled in an MSc or PhD programme in computer science, mathematics, physics or a related field focusing on quantum computing and quantum information.
- Experience in an academic graduate program related to applicable area of quantum computing, such as error correction, decoding theory, or compilation.
- Coursework or projects in applicable area.
- Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages such as Python.
- Passion for solving problems of strategic interest to IBM's roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computing.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Strong publication record in high-impact journals or conferences.
- Programming experience in core & scientific language (e.g. python, numpy, scipy, matplotlib) and Qiskit.
- Familiarity with Git and/or Github.
- Familiarity with AI tooling for research.
Working student essentials
What this Research internship in Ehningen means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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