Dear MSPQC Students:

 

If you are planning to apply for Summer 2024 internships, check out the following opportunities for which Chicago Quantum Exchange members and partners are soliciting applications:

 

1. Chicago Quantum Exchange, Open Quantum Initiative (OQI) 

Level: Undergraduate students 

Deadline: February 7, 2024

Description: Students participating in this program will spend 10 weeks in the summer working in person with research groups on challenging, meaningful QISE projects. Research experiences may occur across the CQE community including the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Northwestern University, and The Ohio State University. Priority is given to minoritized applicants, including, though not limited to, students from underrepresented backgrounds, first-generation college students, and those with no prior research experience. 

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to quantum@uchicago.edu.

 

2. Center for Emergent Materials at The Ohio State University

Level: Undergraduate students 

Deadline: February 15, 2024

Description:  The Center for Emergent Materials (CEM) REU program focuses on fundamental and applied science of exotic and novel materials and next-generation electronic and magnetic technologies. Projects include: the design, synthesis, and growth of new materials (crystals, thin films, 2D) with unique electronic and magnetic phenomena. Developing innovative tools to understand how to control material properties within and across interfaces. Building a theoretical foundation for these emergent properties. Participants engage in professional development activities, field trips, networking, and social events. Participants receive a $6,000 stipend, travel costs, and on-campus housing. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. 

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Michelle Richard at richard.230@osu.edu 

 

3. JPMorgan Chase

Level: Undergraduate students

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Description: JPMorgan Chase’s Global Technology Applied Research team conducts research in cutting-edge emerging technologies, such as Quantum Computing and Communication. JPMorgan Chase is looking for candidates for their 2024 Quantum Computing Applied Research Summer Analyst program. As a Summer Analyst, your role will begin in June 2024, depending on your academic schedule. Your professional growth and development will be supported throughout the internship program via project work related to your academic and professional interests, mentorship, interaction with senior stakeholders and more. Our areas of focus include quantum computing, quantum algorithms and applications of quantum computing, as well as Post Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution. Full-time employment offers may be extended upon successful completion of the program.

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Shiva Priya at Shivapriya.gnanam@jpmchase.com.

 

4. QuantCAD 

Level: Undergraduate students 

Deadline: February 15, 2024

Description: Our internship program will bring together undergraduate students with backgrounds in STEM, business, art, and communications who share an interest in quantum science. Each intern will spend time working in and learning about all aspects of a technology company. As a member of the internship cohort, you will also work collaboratively with each other on a project that will mirror the start-up experience.  

This program is designed to provide an immersive hands-on experience in the world of technology start-ups. You will gain experience in quantum technology and the role of collaboration in development. You will leave with an awareness of how a start-up company functions along with a broader understanding of potential career paths within quantum. Applications will open on January 15, 2024.   

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Jennifer Flatte at jenniferflatte@quantcad.com.

 

5. IBM Quantum 

Level: Undergraduate students and graduate students 

Deadline: Rolling

Description:  Applications are now open to intern with IBM Quantum for the summer of 2024. IBM Quantum has directly trained more than 400 interns at all levels of higher education since 2020, many of whom have gone on to work at IBM Quantum or elsewhere in the field of quantum after graduation. Interns have the opportunity to work directly with researchers, developers, and business experts working to advance the field of quantum computing. IBM Quantum interns have researched quantum applications, and design hardware, developed open-source projects with Qiskit, carried out market research, and more. Titles for open positions include Quantum Hardware Engineer, Quantum Research Scientist, and Quantum Back-End Software Developer.

How to apply:  Please see the IBM Research blog for updates and links to each internship.

Contact: Questions can be directed to Bradley Holt at bradley.holt@us.ibm.com.

 

6. memQ Inc. 

Level: Undergraduate and graduate students 

Deadline: Rolling

Description: memQ is looking for an Integrated Photonics test and packaging engineering intern to augment the team's capabilities over the ongoing academic year or in the summer (full-time). If you're passionate about building the next generation of quantum technology, we invite you to apply and get a chance to work with a team of phenomenal experts. As a Photonic Testing Intern at memQ, you will work with memQ engineers to measure and characterize quantum photonic integrated circuits. You will get hands-on experience working with our fiber-optic probe station, develop expertise in improving test automation, and analyze collected data. No prior experience with photonics is needed. STEM background and demonstrated programming experience is preferred. 

How to apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to manish@memq.tech with subject "Internship application." Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. 

Contact: Questions can be directed to Manish Singh at manish@memq.tech.

 

7. Quantinuum 

Level: Undergraduates and graduate students 

Deadline: Rolling

Description: Several internship opportunities are currently open for individuals interested in diverse engineering fields, physics, and related areas. These internships cover a wide range of specializations, offering valuable experiences for aspiring professionals. Titles include Electrical Engineering Intern, Data Visualization Engineering Intern, PhD Quantum Computing Theory Intern, Systems Engineering Intern, and Quantum Computing Intern. Interns must be enrolled in a degree program and be willing to relocate to Broomfield, CO/ Golden Valley, MNps basic requirements. 

How to Apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Reese Brown at reese.brown@quantinuum.com.

 

8. Argonne National Laboratory 

Level: Graduate students 

Deadline: January 15, 2024

Description: The Givens Associate positions are intended to encourage professional growth in graduate students who are beginning careers in numerical analysis or computational mathematics. As a Givens Associate, you will work actively with Argonne researchers in the Mathematics and Computer Science division designing, analyzing, and implementing numerical algorithms. These opportunities are offered during the summer 2024 as 10–14-week appointments.

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Jeffrey Larson at jmlarson@anl.gov.

 

9. Argonne National Laboratory 

Level: Graduate students 

Deadline: January 15, 2024

Description: As a Cody Associate, you will work actively with Argonne scientists in designing, analyzing, and implementing algorithms and software for scientific computing at extreme scale. Researchers in the Mathematics and Computer Science Division will help you gain new insights into parallel programming models, runtime systems and compilers; data management and storage; edge computing; performance modeling and optimization; software engineering; data analysis and visualization; machine learning and computer vision; and quantum computing and quantum networks. These opportunities are offered during the summer of 2024 as 10–14-week appointments.

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Jeffrey Larson at jmlarson@anl.gov.

 

10. JPMorgan Chase

Level: Graduate students

Deadline: December 10, 2023

Description: JPMorgan Chase’s Global Technology Applied Research team conducts research in cutting-edge emerging technologies, such as Quantum Computing and Communication. JPMorgan Chase is looking for candidates for their 2024 Quantum Computing Applied Research Summer Associate program. As a key member of the GT Applied Research R&D team, you will work closely with internal project teams, senior management, and external communities alike in a way that is beneficial to the technical teams in the company. You will cultivate investigations into these areas, produce research solutions in collaboration with the internal project teams, and contribute to the firm’s intellectual property and scientific reputation by producing patent applications and scholarly articles.

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Shiva Priya at Shivapriya.gnanam@jpmchase.com.

 

11. JPMorgan Chase

Level: Graduate students

Deadline: December 10, 2023

Description: As a 2024 Quantum Communication and Cryptography Summer Associate with JPMorgan Chase’s Global Technology Applied Research, your role will begin in June 2024, depending on your academic schedule. Your professional growth and development will be supported throughout the internship program via project work related to your academic and professional interests, mentorship, interaction with senior stakeholders and more. Our areas of focus include Quantum Communication, Quantum Cryptography, Symmetric Key Cryptography, as well as Post-Quantum Cryptography. Full-time employment offers may be extended upon successful completion of the program.

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Swati Nemlekar at swati.nemlekar@jpmchase.com 

 

12. Boeing

Level: Graduate students and postdocs 

Deadline: Rolling

Description: The selected candidate will work with one of DC&N's quantum research teams to design prototype systems for use in non-laboratory environments. Specific tasks will include design (system trade studies, component selection, detailed electrical, optical, or mechanical design using EDA/CAD/multiphysics tools), modeling (thermal, electrical, mechanical or multiphysics model development and validation, control software modeling and coding), assembly (component assembly and integration), test (component acceptance testing, specialty environmental testing), and analysis of data developed or acquired in other tasks. Specific assignments will take into account the candidate's background to best match their skills to an available program. 

How to apply: Learn more

Contact: Questions can be directed to Jay Lowell at john.r.lowell@boeing.com.

   

Please find additional opportunities on the CQE website.

 

 

 

All Best,

 

Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed.

Graduate Program Manager

Master of Science in Physics-Quantum Computing Program

Department of Physics

University of Wisconsin-Madison

  

Elizabeth.baldridge@wisc.edu

(608)263-2235

 

 

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