... at the Insitute for Quantum Inspired and Quantum Optimization.

Basic requirements: completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject area/s physics, mathematics, computer science, or comparable; excellent grades are expected; prior rigorous mathematical training is required. 

Positions 1:

Research topic: quantum algorithms for estimating properties of quantum many-body systems for quantum chemistry. The research will focus on the estimation of ground state properties of such systems.

A close collaboration with Covestro (Christian Gogolin) is anticipated.

Your profile

• Advanced knowledge in at least one of the topics: classical signal processing theory, randomized quantum measurements (a.k.a. shadow estimation), quantum computing, fermionic systems, quantum chemistry, and quantum error mitigation.
• Additional knowledge within one or more of the following areas is beneficial: programming skills, representation theory for finite groups, tail bounds for sums of random variables, and tensor networks.

Position 2:

Research topic: quantum computing, in particularly quantum computer readout for energy estimation. The research will focus on the estimation of material science properties and continue our research on ShadowGrouping.

A close collaboration with IQM and Bosch is anticipated.

Your profile

• Advanced knowledge in at least one of the topics: randomized quantum measurements (a.k.a. shadow estimation), characterization of quantum noise, quantum error mitigation, quantum computing, condensed matter physics, tail bounds for sums of random variables, and martingale theory.
• Additionally, programming skills are desirable for testing algorithms on quantum hardware.

Our offers

• Full-time positions for three years. The remuneration is in accordance with 13 TV-L.
• We provide the opportunity to obtain a PhD or a postdoctoral qualification (habilitation).
• Benefit from excellent supervision and interdisciplinary exchange with the integration into an excellent research network in the quantum computing landscape.
• We provide modern office space with the latest hardware allowing for a modern paperless work style (e.g., ThinkPad Yoga X1 + docking station with 4k monitors).
• For successful members of the institute, an extension of the initial contract is possible.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Martin Kliesch.

We particularly encourage women to apply. Due to their underrepresentation, women will be given priority in cases of equal suitability, qualifications and professional performance.

Please send your complete application documents curriculum vitae, all university degree certificates with all grades, a brief statement of motivation and research interests, and two contacts for recommendation letters) via the online application system:

• Position 1 (quantum algorithms for quantum chemistry)
• Position 2 (quantum algorithms for material science)

(click on "Online-Bewerbung" and then on "DE" at the bottom of the page to change to English).

We look forward to receiving your online application by July 24th, 2024.