Postdoc / Scientist (f/m/d) for the Development of Quantum Algorithms to Simulate Electron Transfer at Electrode Surfaces

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy is seeking a Postdoc/Scientist (f/m/d) to develop quantum algorithms for simulating electron transfer at electrode surfaces. You will run electron-dynamics calculations, advance the group’s Jellyfish code, and explore quantum annealers in a Berlin-based research environment.

You will contribute to a Helmholtz-wide consortium on batteries using quantum technologies, and you will publish results in leading journals while presenting at

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of quantum computing algorithms.
• Solid background in quantum dynamics.
• Strong programming skills, especially C++.
• Experience with quantum chemistry codes.
• Professional proficiency in English (C1).

Responsibilities

• Carry out electron-dynamics calculations of electron-transfer processes.
• Utilize and develop the group’s in-house Jellyfish code using quantum algorithms.
• Explore the potential use of quantum annealers.
• Engage in Helmholtz-wide research on batteries using quantum technologies.
• Present results at conferences and publish in scientific journals.

Skills

Quantum computing algorithms

Quantum dynamics

C++ programming

Quantum chemistry codes

English (C1)

Tools

Jellyfish

Job description

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 17 Nov 2026 - 22:00 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Theory of Electron Dynamics and Spectroscopy

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Reference No. QM 2026/7

The Research Group Theory of Electron Dynamics and Spectroscopy is looking for

Postdoc / Scientist (f/m/d) for the Development of Quantum Algorithms to Simulate Electron Transfer at Electrode Surfaces

Your Tasks

• You will carry out electron-dynamics calculations of electron-transfer processes.


• You will utilize and further develop the group’s in-house code Jellyfish using quantum algorithms.


• You will explore the potential use of quantum annealers.


• You will engage in a Helmholtz-wide research consortium investigating batteries using quantum technologies.


• You will present your results at conferences and publish them in scientific journals.

Your Profile

• In-depth knowledge of quantum computing algorithms


• Solid background in quantum dynamics


• Very good programming skills, e.g. in C++


• Experience in the use of quantum chemistry codes


• Professional proficiency in English (C1 level)

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.