W2 Professorship (W3 tenure track position) in Quantum Algorithms, Complexity and Quantum Infor[...]

Saarland University; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading academic institution in Germany seeks a Postdoc for a joint professorship in Mathematics and Computer Science focused on Quantum Technologies. The role involves teaching courses, developing a new Master’s program in Quantum Information, and contributing to research projects. Candidates should have a strong background in quantum information theory and experience in obtaining funding. A commitment to fostering international collaboration and gender equality is essential. Apply by 22 January 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Exceptional research skills proven by high-quality publications in computer science.
• Experience in the acquisition of external funding.
• International visibility in quantum information theory.

Aufgaben

• Active participation in research and teaching in mathematics and computer science.
• Development of a new M.Sc. study program in Quantum Information.
• Contribute to joint research proposals.

Kenntnisse

Research skills

Teaching experience

Collaboration across disciplines

Experience in large joint projects

Ausbildung

PhD in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Saarland University Research Field Mathematics » Algorithms Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 22 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

Offer Description

The Department of Computer Science at Saarland University encompasses the full spectrum of Computer Science and forms a joint faculty with the Department of Mathematics. Moreover, a new Center for Quantum Technologies is being founded to pursue research on quantum technologies in a broad sense, on the hardware side (in quantum physics and quantum engineering) as well as on the software side (in quantum information theory, theoretical
physics and quantum computing). It will include an outpost of the Helmholtz Center “Forschungszentrum Jülich” (FZJ).

These professorial position is fixed-term public sector appointment (‘Beamtenverhältnis auf Zeit’) for a maximum period of six years. If the tenure evaluation procedure (teaching appraisal and external assessment of research work) is positive, the respective appointee will be promoted to a permanent professorship (lifetime tenure) at the German academic salary scale W3.

This professorship is a joint professorship (`Brückenprofessur’) belonging to both departments, Mathematics and Computer Science and will be part of the new Center for Quantum Technologies (QuTe). The position involves active participation in research and teaching, including teaching basic courses of both mathematics and computer science. The teaching languages are English and (in some basic courses) German. Contributions are also expected to
a new M.Sc. study program in Quantum Information. The professorship will take an active role in the expansion of research and transfer activities in quantum information theory at Saarland University and associated research institutions, in particular the Helmholtz Center Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ). The professorship will acquire external funding and contribute to joint research proposals to strengthen the department, faculty and university.

Requirements: The successful candidate will have exceptional research skills proven by high-quality peer-reviewed computer science publications, international visibility and a research focus in quantum information theory, preferably with an emphasis on quantum algorithms or quantum complexity theory, or alternatively on other aspects of quantum information in mathematics and computer science. The candidate is also expected to have acquired teaching experience and to acquire the ability to teach in German after a suitable time period. Experience in the acquisition of third party funds is required, ideally in large joint projects. The successful candidate must show potential for collaboration across disciplines, especially with the existing quantum professorships in the departments of Mathematics and Physics.

Research Field Mathematics » AlgorithmsComputer science » Other

Additional Information

Selection process

Please complete the application form in Saarland University's online application portal at www.unisaarland.de/berufungen and submit it with your application documents by no later than 22 January 2026. Application documents must be uploaded as a single PDF file (max. size 10 MB) and should include the following documents in the order specified:

• a letter of application, which should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Prof. Dr. Roland Speicher, and include your private address, phone number and email,
• your CV / resume, including details of academic responsibilities and
• a complete list of publications,
• a statement of your previous and planned research activities,
• a teaching statement, and, where possible, existing teaching evaluation documents,
• your record in acquiring external funding,
• up to 3 of your most relevant publications regarding your planned research at the Center for Quantum Technologies (QuTe)
• electronic copies of your certificates,
• proof of disability if you declared a disability in your application.
• If you hold a university degree from a non-German university, please provide proof of equivalence from Germany's Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) if available. If you have not yet requested proof of equivalence from ZAB, you must submit proof at a later date if so requested.

The faculty also invites applications for another professorship in Quantum Software Systems (m/f/x; Reference no.: W2746). Applicants whose research focus is between the two areas are encouraged to submit two separate applications to both professor positions.

Additional comments

Saarland University views internationalization as a process spanning all aspects of university life. We therefore expect members of our professorial staff to promote and foster further internationalization. Special support will be provided for projects that expand collaboration within existing international cooperative networks, e.g. projects with partners in the European University Alliance Transform4Europe (www.transform4europe.eu ) or the University
of the Greater Region (www.uni-gr.eu ).

In accordance with the objectives of its gender equality plan, Saarland University is actively seeking to increase the proportion of women in this field. Qualified women candidates are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Preferential consideration will be given to applications from disabled candidates of equal eligibility. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic heritage or social background, religious beliefs, personal beliefs or values, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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