Quantum algorithms and Hybrid Quantum-HPC workflows - PhD student (R1)

Barcelona Supercomputing Center; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant tickets

Private health insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center invites applications for a PhD student in Quantum algorithms and Hybrid Quantum-HPC workflows (R1). The position is located in Barcelona within the CS department and part of EuroQHPC-I project.

The role focuses on designing new quantum algorithms and integrating them with HPC simulations to demonstrate hybrid workflows in BSC's infrastructure. The successful candidate will join the Workflows and Distributed Computing group.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Quantum Computing or closely related field with strong physics/maths background.
• Strong knowledge of quantum physics, quantum technologies and concepts.
• Fluency in English; other European languages valued.
• Experience with hybrid HPC-quantum workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research on novel quantum algorithms.
• Design and implement HPC-quantum workflows.
• Collaborate with Workflows and Distributed Computing group.
• Contribute to EuroQHPC-I deliverables.

Skills

Quantum physics

Quantum computing

English fluency

Education

Quantum Computing Master degree

Job description

Job Reference

486_26_CS_WDC_R1

Starting Date

01-12-2026

Position

Quantum algorithms and Hybrid Quantum-HPC workflows - PhD student (R1)

Closing Date

Thursday, 12 November, 2026

About BSC

The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.

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Context And Mission

The Computer Sciences (CS) department of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center aims at carrying out research and development to influence the way computing machines are built, programmed and used. The Workflows and Distributed Computing group at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center aims at carrying out research on programming models for distributed computing. More specifically, the group is collaborating with the EuroQHPC-I project where it will contribute with research on new quantum algorithms and design of novel hybrid quantum-HPC workflows, in particular to be executed in the infrastructure of BSC which includes classical supercomputers and quantum systems.

For this research, the group is looking for an PhD student to do research on the design on new quantum algorithms, such as those that enable to explore design and optimization spaces. These algorithms will then be composed with HPC simulation and modeling to implement novel hybryd HPC-quantum workflows. The final configuration of these workflows should be demonstrated within the COMPSs programming and execution environment.

The PhD student will be integrated in the Workflows and Distributed Computing group, where some members are already doing research and development in related topics.

In the framework of the PhD thesis, the student will be able to active participate in the EuroQHPC-I project, attending project meetings, collaborating with partners and writing deliverables.

Key Duties

• Research on novel quantum algorithms
• Research on the design and implementation of novel HPC-quantum workflows
• The candidate will work closely with other research members on the team of the Workflows and Distributed Computing group
• Contribution to the project EuroQHPC-I

Requirements

• Education
  • Quantum Computing Master degree, with a strong background in physics and maths
• Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
  • Knowledge on quantum physics and quantum computing
  • Knowledge on quantum technologies
• Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
  • Previous experience in hybrid HPC-Quantum applications
  • Previous experience with Quantum systems
• Competences
  • Fluency in spoken and written English, while fluency in other European languages will be also valued

Conditions

• The position will be located at BSC within the Computer Sciences Department
• We offer a full-time contract (35h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
• Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
• Holidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
• Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
• Starting date: 01-12-2026

Deadline

The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.

OTM-R principles for selection processes

BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.

BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.

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