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The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is seeking to hire Research Scientists for Quantum Computing and Optimization. This is a unique opportunity for multi-disciplinary, integrative research and science that supports NASA’s long-term mission requirements for students who have completed a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Computer Engineering.

By Ida Taghavi
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 - 2:00pm


Over the past several years, Universities Space Research Association (USRA) has been affiliated with ​UCSB faculty and students. USRA employs more than 400 full-time staff, visiting scientists, and students working on some of the nation's top aerospace research projects at NASA, the National Science Foundation, and other government agencies throughout the United States. USRA scientists are engaged in high-end scientific studies that are making major contributions to the space research community. USRA provides the stability of nearly 50 years of continuous growth and success in a fast-paced, challenging work environment found in many start-up operations. Entrepreneurial spirits have the ability to thrive when working with management to provide new and creative ways to conduct business and research.

USRA is seeking to hire Research Scientists for Quantum Computing and Optimization. This is a unique opportunity for multi-disciplinary, integrative research and science that supports NASA's long-term mission requirements for students who have completed a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Computer Engineering. The Research Scientist for Quantum Computing will design experiments to run on emerging hardware to give insights into quantum approaches to problems of interest to NASA and other partners from the U.S. Government, academia and industry.

If you have any questions or wish to contact USRA regarding this position, email usraquantumscience@usra.edu