NYU, IBM Launch Postdoctoral Quantum Program for 6 Research Fields
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Updated · The Quantum Insider · May 11
NYU, IBM Launch Postdoctoral Quantum Program for 6 Research Fields
4 articles · Updated · The Quantum Insider · May 11
NYU and IBM have started a postdoctoral research program spanning chemistry, materials science, physics, optimization, engineering and computer science to develop quantum algorithms and applications.
Projects will target hybrid quantum-classical supercomputing systems now in use and future fault-tolerant quantum computers, with researchers working at NYU’s Quantum Institute and IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center.
IBM will sponsor the postdocs and provide support from its quantum researchers, while the work will run on IBM quantum hardware.
The program extends NYU’s participation in the IBM Quantum Network and builds on an earlier NYU-IBM effort that trained undergraduate and graduate students in quantum information science.
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NYU-IBM Postdoctoral Quantum Program Launches in 2026: Accelerating Quantum Research and Building New York’s Quantum Ecosystem
Overview
The NYU-IBM Postdoctoral Quantum Program, launched in May 2026, marks a major step in quantum information science by expanding the long-standing partnership between NYU and IBM. Building on their collaboration through the IBM Quantum Network and earlier efforts training students, the program now supports advanced postdoctoral research. By combining NYU’s academic strengths with IBM’s industry leadership, the initiative aims to drive innovation in quantum computing. This collaboration not only advances research but also helps establish New York as a key hub in the global quantum landscape, fostering groundbreaking discoveries and practical applications in the field.