PhD in Hybrid Quantum Algorithms for X-ray Spectroscopy

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 340,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Chemistry in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark invites applications for a three-year PhD position led by Professor Sonia Coriani to develop quantum algorithms for X-ray spectroscopy on NISQ and EFTQC devices.

The project involves collaboration with international groups and may include a secondment to Southampton; it aims to advance theory, algorithms and their dissemination to the scientific community.

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, CS, or Quantum Information.
• Solid background in quantum chemistry, computational spectroscopy, and programming.
• English proficiency in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply quantum algorithms for X-ray spectroscopy on simulators and on NISQ and EFTQC hardware.
• Publish results in scientific journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with international researchers and supervise student projects.
• Engage in teaching-related activities within the DTU Chemistry department.

Skills

Quantum computing

Computational chemistry

English proficiency

Education

Two-year Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry/Physics/Math/CS/Quantum Information

Tools

Fortran

C/C++

Python

Qiskit

Pennylane

Job description

DTU Chemistry in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark invites applications for a three-year PhD position led by Professor Sonia Coriani to develop quantum algorithms for X-ray spectroscopy on NISQ and EFTQC devices.

The project involves collaboration with international groups and may include a secondment to Southampton; it aims to advance theory, algorithms and their dissemination to the scientific community.