Quantum Optimisation Postdoc: Shape Next-Gen Algorithms

The University of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

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Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a MathQuEST Postdoctoral Researcher on Quantum Optimisation based in Melbourne. The role develops quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation within the ARC Centre of Excellence.

You will collaborate with MathQuEST researchers and partners, mentor postgraduate students and engage with industry, shaping an independent research trajectory while publishing in leading journals.

Qualifications

• Hold a completed or near completed PhD in mathematical optimisation, quantum optimisation, or a closely related discipline.
• Bring demonstrated experience developing, analysing and implementing quantum algorithms for discrete optimisation problems.
• Maintain a strong, emerging publication record and clear ambition to build an academic research career.

Responsibilities

• Advance MathQuEST’s research on quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation.
• Design, analyse and implement novel quantum algorithms and publish in leading journals.
• Contribute to grant proposals, reports and other scholarly outputs; support funding opportunities.
• Co-supervise and mentor postgraduate and junior research staff; engage with seminars and industry partners.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Discrete optimisation

Publication track record

Communication skills

Education

PhD in mathematical optimisation or quantum optimisation

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a MathQuEST Postdoctoral Researcher on Quantum Optimisation based in Melbourne. The role develops quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimisation within the ARC Centre of Excellence.

You will collaborate with MathQuEST researchers and partners, mentor postgraduate students and engage with industry, shaping an independent research trajectory while publishing in leading journals.