PhD in Hybrid Quantum Algorithms for X-ray Spectroscopy

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 357,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Chemistry is inviting applications for a three-year PhD position focused on developing quantum algorithms for X-ray spectroscopy on noisy intermediate-scale quantum computers and early fault-tolerant devices. The PhD student will collaborate with international groups and spend time at partner institutions.

The role includes teaching-related activities and active dissemination of results. The project aims to push computational quantum chemistry to new frontiers, accelerating materials

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent in Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/CS/Quantum Information Science.
• Solid mathematical background and experience in quantum chemistry and computational spectroscopy.
• Experience with quantum computing software libraries like Qiskit or Pennylane.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply quantum algorithms for computational X-ray spectroscopy on simulators and quantum hardware (NISQ and EFTQC).
• Publish results in scientific journals and present at conferences.
• Participate in group meetings and activities; contribute to teaching-related activities.

Skills

Quantum computing

Quantum chemistry

Fortran

C/C++

Python

Qiskit

Pennylane

Education

Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) in Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/CS/Quantum Information Science

Tools

Qiskit

Pennylane

Job description

DTU Chemistry is inviting applications for a three-year PhD position focused on developing quantum algorithms for X-ray spectroscopy on noisy intermediate-scale quantum computers and early fault-tolerant devices. The PhD student will collaborate with international groups and spend time at partner institutions.

The role includes teaching-related activities and active dissemination of results. The project aims to push computational quantum chemistry to new frontiers, accelerating materials