Postdoc: Quantum Fluid Dynamics for Turbulent Flows

1000scholars; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IBM collaboration

Publish opportunities

ETH research environment

Mobility benefits

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore quantum algorithms for turbulent fluid dynamics, focusing on Lattice Boltzmann methods and potential quantum hardware implementations.

The role is in collaboration with IBM, offering scientific independence, close work with ETH and IBM project teams, and potential extension from one to two years based on results.

Qualifications

• PhD in computational fluid dynamics, applied mathematics, physics, computer science, quantum computing, or a closely related field.
• Strong expertise in computational fluid dynamics, quantum physics, quantum algorithms, or quantum computing.
• Experience developing and analysing numerical or computational methods for scientific applications.
• Ability to work independently on challenging research questions and develop new approaches.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Strong written and spoken English communication; collaboration with researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on quantum approaches to fluid dynamics and shape the project direction.
• Investigate Lattice Boltzmann algorithms for quantum implementation and linearisation methods.
• Study quantum algorithms such as sparse Hamiltonians, block encoding, and QLSAs.
• Develop novel linearisation, integration, and algorithmic approaches for LBM.
• Explore hybrid classical–quantum strategies for wall treatment and internal flows.
• Compare LBM with Navier–Stokes regarding quantum resources and stability.
• Assess potential quantum advantage at high Reynolds numbers and complex geometries.
• Publish findings in journals and present at international conferences.
• Present results to ETH and IBM teams and contribute to planning.

Skills

Quantum physics

Computational science

Quantum algorithms

Quantum computing

Numerical methods

Education

PhD in CFD / related field

Tools

Quantum computing frameworks

Job description

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore quantum algorithms for turbulent fluid dynamics, focusing on Lattice Boltzmann methods and potential quantum hardware implementations.

The role is in collaboration with IBM, offering scientific independence, close work with ETH and IBM project teams, and potential extension from one to two years based on results.