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Part-Time Research Assistant

Pennsylvania State University

Job Title

The part-time research assistant will design and evaluate routing algorithms for quantum networks. The goal is to improve the probability of establishing end-to-end routing paths by leveraging repeater nodes equipped with long-lived quantum memory.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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