Computational scientist - H/F, Palaiseau

About PASQAL PASQAL designs, develops and markets new quantum computers (QPU for Quantum Processor Unit) based on laser-cooled neutral atom technology. QPUs are machines featuring high-precision optical and laser technologies.

Joining PASQAL is an opportunity to contribute to the rapid development of a Deep-Tech startup at the forefront of the second quantum revolution.

You’ll be involved in one of the biggest challenges ever, working with multidisciplinary teams and sharing our passion for shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century.

Job Description As a computational scientist, you will work among top scientists and developers in the quantum industry and tackle state-of-the-art problems related to 2D quantum materials. You will also work with our full-stack quantum team, coordinating projects to develop DFT approaches and a hybrid quantum classical pipeline to tackle 2D quantum materials.

Your missions and responsibilities will include:

Use and develop state-of-the‐art DFT methods to tackle 2D materials

Develop hybrid quantum classical pipelines for 2D quantum materials

Develop and maintain software libraries of computational methods of interest

Deploy and execute large-scale classical numerical simulations on our cluster

Work closely with experimental groups of condensed matter

Contribute to mapping classes of materials aligned with Pasqal technologies

Keep a regular technological watch

Support an inventive activity in the scientific and technical fields related to the Company’s research, products, technologies and markets; fill patents

About you Hard skills:

PhD in condensed matter physics, material science

3+ years’ experience as a postdoc or equivalent position in the industry

Excellent academic track record

Demonstrable experience with DFT/methods beyond DFT/ML‑DFT for 2D quantum materials

Proficient in at least one programming language including Python, Julia, Fortran, and C, with a strong aptitude for utilizing version control tools such as git, gitlab, and others.

Soft skills:

Team player

Experience in project management

Team spirit, ambitious, organized, proactive, sense of urgency– a true pioneer!

Experience speaking in front of technical and non‑technical audiences

English proficiency

English: a good professional capability is essential (written and oral).

Nice to have:

Experience with methods such as DFT+U or GW

Experience with large-scale numerical simulations

Experience with pipelines involving DFT and machine learning

Experience in working with experimental groups

What we offer:

Office in Massy / Paris / Amsterdam…

Hybrid remote policy

Permanent contract

Impactful role in a fast‐paced company

Free time to train yourself and go to conferences and meetups

Equal Opportunity Statement PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, because inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or sexual orientation.

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