Job Title Senior Research Fellow (JRF) – Quantum Error Correction Location Kollam, Keralam Required Number 1 Qualification

- M.Sc./M.Tech./M.E./M.S. or equivalent qualification in Physics, Quantum Physics, Quantum Computing, Quantum Information, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, or related areas will be preferred.
- Strong research background in quantum computing, quantum information, quantum error correction, or related areas.
- Good understanding of stabilizer codes, surface codes, quantum noise, syndrome extraction, and quantum decoding.
- Hands-on experience with quantum simulation and QEC frameworks such as Stim, PyMatching, Qiskit, Qiskit-Aer, or equivalent platforms.
- Robust programming skills in Python; experience with scientific computing and numerical simulation is desirable.
- Experience in implementing, benchmarking, or analysing QEC/QEM algorithms.
- Research publications, technical reports, or demonstrated research work in quantum computing/QEC will be preferred.
- We are seeking a Senior Research Fellow at Amritapuri Campus who will contribute to advanced research and software development in Quantum Error Correction (QEC), Quantum Error Mitigation (QEM), and fault-tolerant quantum computing. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and evaluate advanced quantum error correction and error mitigation techniques.
- Implement stabilizer, surface, and other relevant quantum error-correcting codes.
- Develop syndrome extraction, decoding,



and logical error-rate evaluation pipelines.
- Develop and analyse physical noise models relevant to quantum computing hardware.
- Work with Stim, PyMatching, Qiskit-Aer, Qiskit, and related quantum computing toolchains.
- Benchmark different decoding approaches based on accuracy, logical error rate, execution time, and computational overhead.
- Investigate hardware-aware QEC approaches considering realistic noise characteristics and quantum circuit topologies.
- Develop software modules for automated quantum circuit simulation, error injection, syndrome generation, decoding, and performance analysis.
- Study and implement approaches for adaptive error mitigation and predictive noise modelling.
- Support integration of QEC/QEM modules into a modular quantum software toolchain.
- Conduct independent literature reviews and formulate research problems and experimental methodologies.
- Lead the development of research prototypes and contribute to project milestones and technical deliverables.
- Prepare research publications, technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
- Guide and support JRFs and other junior project members in QEC-related implementation and experimentation.
- Collaborate with researchers working on quantum software, quantum hardware, AI-assisted decoding, and fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Job category Project Last date to apply October 25, 2026

📌 Senior Research Fellow (JRF) – Quantum Error Correction@ Amritapuri (Kollam)
🏢 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
📍 Kollam