PhD in Quantum Computing & AI for Optimization — Zurich

Master in Integrated Building Systems ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 55.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD position at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, jointly with IBM Research Europe – Zurich. The PhD focuses on advancing optimization by combining quantum and AI approaches, exploring AI-driven quantum design, and generating quantum-enhanced features for classical solvers.

The role spans ETH Zurich and IBM Research Zurich, offering exposure to academic and industrial research environments.

Qualifikationen

• A Masters degree in physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, quantum computing or machine learning
• Strong coding skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams from different backgrounds

Aufgaben

• Work across ETH Zurich and IBM Research Zurich to advance quantum optimization and AI methods
• Develop AI-driven methods to discover quantum optimization algorithms
• Publish research findings and contribute to a collaborative research environment

Kenntnisse

Strong coding skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration

Independence

Ausbildung

Masters degree in physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, quantum computing, machine learning

Jobbeschreibung

ETH Zurich invites applications for a PhD position at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, jointly with IBM Research Europe – Zurich. The PhD focuses on advancing optimization by combining quantum and AI approaches, exploring AI-driven quantum design, and generating quantum-enhanced features for classical solvers.

The role spans ETH Zurich and IBM Research Zurich, offering exposure to academic and industrial research environments.