Deloitte Hiring for Quantum Specialist – Quantum Chemist at Norfolk Full Time

Quantum Specialist – Quantum chemist

Do you have a passion for innovation and emerging technologies along with a firm foundation in the core principles of technology? Would you like to be a part of the early-stage development of a new firm offering? We are currently seeking a computation biologist who will be part of our quantum computing consulting offering.

Given the potential for quantum technology to drastically improve computational abilities in chemistry and biology, you will help Deloitte stay on the cutting of edge of what is possible for our clients. You will be responsible for driving technical exploration, research, and development of quantum use cases that relate to computational biology. Additionally, you will lead conversations with researchers, clients, and our partners in the quantum ecosystem (e.g., hardware/software vendors, start-ups).

Work you’ll do

• Design and develop algorithms, proof of concepts, prototypes and solutions to bring to market

• Conduct technical research focused on understanding the “art of the possible” for our clients with regards to Quantum Computing and other quantum technologies (communication, sensing, etc.)

• Design a roadmap for our clients’ future use of Quantum Computing and related technologies

• Work with cross-industry leaders to identify business opportunities enabled by Quantum technologies

• Engage with our Quantum Computing ecosystem

• Support the development and delivery of Quantum Labs to help our clients understand how to think about – and leverage – quantum technologies and prepare for the future

• Drive the development and application of digital twins to Human Phenome verticals as the scientific lead

• Support LSHC projects, including Health Care Big Data, Model-Based Delivery System Design, and Health Care Science of Science

• Work with global leadership and institute teams to develop quantum eminence and solutions that can be commercialized on a global scale

  Qualifications

  Required:

• 5+ years of relevant experience including hands-on experience running simulations on Quantum and high-performance computing (GPU) environments for corporate R&D, innovation labs, or academic research.

• Degree in computational physics, computational chemistry or materials science, or related discipline.

• Experience with material or chemical simulation using quantum or classical algorithms.

• Knowledge of applying or developing quantum algorithms on quantum hardware for molecular simulation.

• Experience with advanced ML/AI techniques in materials or drug discovery.

• Proficient in a scientific programming environment (i.e. one or more of Julia, Python, Mathematica, MATLAB)

• Experience developing and giving presentations to senior executives both technical and non-technical

• Experience leading discussions with and advising senior executives in the pragmatic art of the possible based on real world experience

• Publish peer-reviewed journals related to quantum chemistry, material simulation or drug discovery

  Preferred:

• Ability to grow new business relationships with senior (e.g., C-suite) stakeholders

• Experience building strategic roadmaps and developing business cases

• Experience with new product development and hybrid business models and corresponding go-to-market activation

• Relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery or quantum startups

  Professional Skills

• Strong sense of intellectual curiosity

• Self-starter, organized, focused with an entrepreneur mindset

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness to learn continuously and mentor to share knowledge

• Experience in community building

  *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.