Quandela is a spin-off company from the French national laboratory CNRS founded in 2017, with teams of quantum technology specialists with broad experience in semiconductor nanotechnologies, quantum optics and photonics, computer science, and quantum information, foundations and computing. Located in the southern suburbs of Paris, with its main offices in Massy and fabrication facilities in the deep-tech campus of Paris-Saclay, Quandela is developing photonic quantum computing platforms, covering all areas of the computing stack from hardware to middleware, software and algorithms.

We are seeking motivated graduate students for a research internship developing cutting-edge hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. Projects include developing quantum-assisted machine learning models and applying classical machine learning techniques for quantum. This is a common call for 3 internship positions, usually for 6 months.

Internships at Quandela provide a dynamic environment and immersive experience of research in cutting-edge labs led by expert scientists.

You will join a growing and enthusiastic community, explore uncharted questions, develop new skills and make connections for life.

Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in a university or in a higher education program in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields.
• You are curious and love solving problems.
• You have strong experience in artificial intelligence (hands-on experience implementing and training neural networks such as CNNs, RNNs, Transformers; familiarity with optimization techniques and gradient-based learning; …).
• You have strong coding skills (e.g. PyTorch).
• You have interest in quantum computing.

When to apply

Applications are welcome until 13th December 2024.

How to apply

In your application, please:

• Provide a CV
• Describe your motivation for joining Quandela
• List any previous or current relevant courses, experience or internships that relate to artificial intelligence
• Specify your period of availability (if relevant, you can mention any additional school requirements or timing constraints)
• Specify whether you need a student visa specifically for this internship

Benefits

We offer a unique, challenging, international research environment with supervision by expert scientists and engineers. This include collaborations with national and international academic groups and private companies as well as competitive compensation and benefits.