New York University and IBM have initiated a postdoctoral program to conduct quantum computer research in the areas of chemistry, computer science, engineering, materials science, physics, and optimization.
This collaboration, as part of NYU’s role as a member of the IBM Quantum Network—a consortium of academic institutions, enterprises, startups, and government labs working to enhance quantum computing through research excellence and technological advancement—is intended to push quantum algorithms and applications development for today’s quantum-centric supercomputer architectures, which combine quantum and classical HPC workloads, as well as for future, large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, which are expected to accelerate time and cost efficiencies in fields such as drug development, materials discovery, chemistry, and optimization.
“Quantum computing’s potential to understand and address engineering, mathematical, and scientific barriers is unmatched,” says NYU Professor Javad Shabani, director of NYU’s Quantum Institute, who will oversee the university’s role in the postdoc program. “But maximizing its contributions requires developing a network of quantum pioneers across academia and industry who can reach beyond today’s technological boundaries. NYU welcomes the opportunity to work with IBM to help postdocs with their innovative and comprehensive approaches in meeting these challenges.”
