Postdoc: Quantum Optimisation for Algorithms (4-year)

University of Melbourne Employees, Location, Alumni; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a MathQuEST Postdoctoral Researcher on Quantum Optimisation. Based in Melbourne, this fixed-term position spans four years and offers you the chance to develop an independent research profile while mentoring students and collaborating with industry partners.

You will drive cutting-edge research on quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation within MathQuEST, collaborating with researchers across Australia and abroad to publish in leading

Qualifications

• Hold a completed or near completed PhD in mathematical optimisation, quantum optimisation, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing, analysing and implementing quantum algorithms for discrete optimisation problems.
• Strong publication record with clear ambition to build an academic research career.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Advance MathQuEST's research programme on quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation.
• Design, analyse and implement novel quantum algorithms and publish in leading journals.
• Contribute to grant proposals, research reports and scholarly outputs.
• Co-supervise and mentor postgraduate and junior research staff.
• Engage with seminars, conferences, outreach and industry partners to disseminate findings and build collaborations.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Discrete optimisation

Education

PhD in mathematical optimisation or closely related discipline

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a MathQuEST Postdoctoral Researcher on Quantum Optimisation. Based in Melbourne, this fixed-term position spans four years and offers you the chance to develop an independent research profile while mentoring students and collaborating with industry partners.

You will drive cutting-edge research on quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation within MathQuEST, collaborating with researchers across Australia and abroad to publish in leading