Senior Quantum Applications Scientist, Life Sciences at IonQ (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Job Description
IonQ is hiring a Senior Quantum Applications Scientist in life sciences in Gothenburg, Sweden, to develop hybrid quantum applications for problems in bioinformatics, molecular biology and therapeutics, and to deliver them with customers.
At a glance
- Role: Senior Quantum Applications Scientist, Life Sciences
- Where: Gothenburg, Sweden
- Level: doctorate in a life-sciences field, or equivalent experience
- Travel: possible international travel and on-site work with customers
- Apply: open until filled (re-checked 11 October 2026)
About the life sciences quantum applications role
- Develop hybrid quantum applications, algorithms and solutions in the life sciences that promise practical commercial advantage
- Work with IonQ’s compiler, cloud and hardware teams on optimised hybrid workflows for trapped-ion computers
- Evaluate classical and quantum methods, their state of the art and scaling behaviour, and communicate the trade-offs
- Be part of a client-facing team that defines and solves real-world problems
- Build reusable software and integrate new quantum algorithms into end-to-end workflows
Life sciences are one of the areas where quantum computers are expected to help first, through simulating molecules and supporting drug discovery. This role sits in IonQ’s Quantum Applications team and combines domain expertise in biology or chemistry with hands-on quantum algorithm development.
What IonQ is looking for
- A doctorate in a life-sciences field, or equivalent work experience
- Hands-on experience using and developing computational and ML/AI tools in bioinformatics, molecular biology or advanced therapeutics
- Experience developing, applying and validating quantum algorithms in the life sciences
- Expertise in the mathematics behind quantum computing: linear algebra, matrix decompositions, probability, symmetry and complexity
- Willingness to work closely with customers across time zones, with possible travel
Pay and location
IonQ’s posting does not state a salary for this role, which is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.
How to apply
Apply through the official IonQ job posting. IonQ’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 11 October 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.
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Hiring institution: IonQ
Official advertisement: job-boards.greenhouse.io
How to prepare for this application
- Domain depth: be ready to explain a life-sciences problem you worked on and what limited the classical methods.
- Quantum methods: know which quantum approaches (for example VQE, phase estimation or quantum machine learning) could apply and their current limits.
- Hybrid workflows: describe how you would combine ML/AI tools with a quantum subroutine in one pipeline.
- Customer framing: practise scoping a pharma partner's question into a project with milestones.
- Honest benchmarks: prepare to discuss how you would prove value against classical baselines.
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) builds trapped-ion quantum computers and describes itself as a quantum platform company working across computing, networking, sensing and security. It is headquartered in College Park, Maryland, with operations in several US states and in Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada and the United Kingdom.
