Quantum Optimisation Postdoc — 4-Year Research Fellow

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a MathQuEST Postdoctoral Researcher on Quantum Optimisation. You will drive research on quantum algorithms for challenging combinatorial problems, collaborating with MathQuEST researchers and partners, and developing an independent academic profile.

You will co-supervise students, engage with industry partners, and contribute to scholarly outputs and grant proposals while exploring quantum optimisation across a broad research program.

Qualifications

• 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 a clear ambition to build an academic research career.

Responsibilities

• Lead cutting-edge research on quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation within MathQuEST.
• Collaborate with MathQuEST researchers, partners, and Melbourne’s quantum ecosystem to develop an independent research profile.
• Co-supervise and mentor postgraduate and junior research staff, fostering inclusive, collaborative environments.
• Design, analyse and implement novel quantum algorithms and publish in leading journals.
• Engage with seminars, conferences, outreach and industry partners to disseminate findings and build collaborations.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Discrete optimisation

Mathematical optimisation

Education

PhD in mathematical optimisation or quantum optimisation

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a MathQuEST Postdoctoral Researcher on Quantum Optimisation. You will drive research on quantum algorithms for challenging combinatorial problems, collaborating with MathQuEST researchers and partners, and developing an independent academic profile.

You will co-supervise students, engage with industry partners, and contribute to scholarly outputs and grant proposals while exploring quantum optimisation across a broad research program.