Research Internship (Theory)

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies

Remote / Japan
  • Job Type: Intern
  • Function: Intern
  • Post Date: 06/10/2025
  • Website: www.nano-qt.com
  • Company Address: 1-22-3 Nishiwaseda, Tokyo, Japan, 1690051

About Nanofiber Quantum Technologies

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies (NanoQT) is a Japan's first startup focused on quantum computer hardware development.

Job Description

Role

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    As a member of theory group in NanoQT R&D team, research interns contribute to development of Quantum computers in Cavity QED system from theoretical perspectives, specifically in the following domains:

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      Development of simulator library and hardware API for cavity quantum electrodynamics (cQED) based quantum computer

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      Survey, develop and simulate quantum error correction scheme, NISQ quantum algorithm and analog quantum simulation methods for cQED-based quantum computers

Qualifications

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    Must be currently enrolled in a university, graduate program, or an equivalent academic institution.

Requirements

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    Coding experience in Python or Julia.

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    Fundamental understanding of quantum computation and quantum communication.

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    Either a basic familiarity with or a strong interest in the cQED and neutral-atom quantum computing architecture.

Desired Experience

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    Proven ability to design and develop software based on academic research papers.

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    Experience in collaborative development using Git.

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    Familiarity with numerical simulations related to physical systems. (quantum many-body systems, fluid dynamics, etc)

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    Experience in programming with languages such as C++, Rust, etc.

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    Experience in working with simulation libraries for quantum systems, such as qutip, quantumoptics.jl, qiskit, cirq, etc.


Compensation

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    JPY 2,000~ per hour.


Work Detail

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    Format: Remote.

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    Frequency: 2+ times a week.

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    Duration: 1 month (could be extended longer depending on progress)

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