About the role#
This is a three-week summer program for undergraduate students interested in using quantum computing to simulate physics. The program is paid and takes place on-site at Fermilab. It serves as a training platform for students pursuing careers in scientific research and engineering. Successful participants may be considered for a paid year-long internship at Fermilab.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience with Python and Qiskit programming.
- Attend daily lectures covering the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and quantum computing.
- Run your own code on an IBM quantum computer.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a U.S. college or university.
- A major in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Completion of at least one year of an introductory Physics course.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Batavia, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to June 25).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Travel: Airfare, housing, and ground transportation are provided for participants living more than 50 miles from the laboratory.
About Fermilab
Fermilab is a particle physics and accelerator laboratory based in Batavia, Illinois. Founded in 1967, the organization operates large-scale experiments to study matter and the universe. It employs approximately 2,372 people, including scientists and engineers. The laboratory collaborates with researchers from more than 20 countries.
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