PhD Residency - Science Communication (Education Team)

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SandboxAQ is solving challenging problems with AI + Quantum for positive impact. We partner with global leaders in government, academia, and the private sector to identify applications that would benefit from quantum-based applications to current and future commercial challenges. We engage with customers early and throughout the development process to improve market fit.

Our team’s unique approach enables cross-pollination across a diverse range of fields, from physics, computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, cryptography, natural sciences and more! Our success comes from coalescing diverse talent to create an environment where experimental thinking and collaboration yield breakthrough AI + Quantum solutions. Join a culture where thought leadership, diverse talent, employee engagement, and technological impact will create the next tech uproar.

We are deeply committed to education as a means to advance quantum solutions and computing initiatives. We invest in future talent through internship programs, research papers, developer tools, textbooks, educational talks/events and partnerships with universities/talent hubs to attract multi-disciplinary talent. Our hope is to inspire people from all walks of life to be prepared for the quantum era and encourage a path in STEM.

Job Summary

SandboxAQ is solving challenging problems with AI + Quantum (AQ) for positive impact. We partner with global leaders in government, academia, and the private sector to identify applications that would benefit from quantum-inspired solutions to current and future commercial challenges. We engage with customers early and throughout the development process to improve market fit.

Our team’s unique approach enables cross-pollination across a diverse range of fields, from physics, computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, cryptography, natural sciences, and more! Our success comes from coalescing diverse talent to create an environment where experimental thinking and collaboration yield breakthrough AQ solutions. Join a culture where thought leadership, diverse talent, employee engagement, and technological impact will create the next tech uproar.

We are deeply committed to education as a means to advance quantum solutions and computing initiatives. We invest in future talent through internship programs, research papers, developer tools, textbooks, educational talks/events and partnerships with universities/talent hubs to attract multi-disciplinary talent. Our hope is to inspire people from all walks of life to be prepared for the quantum era and encouraged about a path in STEM.

Residencies at SandboxAQ

The SandboxAQ Residency program is an excellent, and paid opportunity for graduate students and postdocs to gain industry experience. Residents work within all of the teams at SandboxAQ on a variety of projects, and each have a unique experience depending on the work their team is focused on, as well as their own interests, skills, and goals. During their time with the program, we encourage residents to contribute to publications, attend conferences, and pursue their professional development. In addition to technical work, community is very important to us and we provide space and events to network and socialize with others in the program, as well as the SandboxAQ community as a whole.

AQ Education Residency

This role is within the Education team, whose charter is to: Educate the world on AI + Quantum (AQ) so any person or institution can participate in and develop technology to impact the world in positive ways.

As our newest AQ Education Resident you will have the opportunity to support several science communication initiatives within the Education team including: 

• Creating educational materials for high school and university students, customers and commercial partners, and the general public
• Developing and implementing educational outreach programs 

This role is highly collaborative and there will be lots of opportunities to not just bring your creativity to existing projects, but to also launch and drive project ideas that you generate with team members from across the entire organization. This openness and flexibility is built into the role, so ideal candidates will be comfortable with ambiguity, take a proactive approach to their work, and enjoy applying their creativity to a blue-sky environment.

Examples of previous and potential projects with deep involvement by AQ Education Residents:

• Take a lead role in producing a broadcast quality video series on quantum technologies, aimed at a non-technical audience
• Coordinate with technical teams to create ‘explainer’ videos and written material for technical and non-technical audiences