Postdoc, Quantum Computing Middleware & Applications

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI; Finland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Computer Science at UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications. The position is fixed-term for 2 years with a possible extension of 2.5 years, as part of the UnloQ project.

The successful candidate will develop ideas and techniques, implement experiments in code, run them on 50- to 300-qubit machines, analyze results, and document them in scientific papers, collaborating with industry partners and

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or CS with a quantum perspective.
• Skills to implement quantum programs in QisKit, Qrisp, or other major quantum programming environments are essential.
• Teamworking and communication skills are important for collaboration with industry partners.
• Creativity and agility are important in this fast-moving area.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas and techniques for quantum computing middleware and applications.
• Implement experiments in code and run them on 50- and upcoming 300-qubit quantum computers; analyze results and publish findings.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in quantum computing

Tools

QisKit

Qrisp

Job description

The Department of Computer Science at UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications. The position is fixed-term for 2 years with a possible extension of 2.5 years, as part of the UnloQ project.

The successful candidate will develop ideas and techniques, implement experiments in code, run them on 50- to 300-qubit machines, analyze results, and document them in scientific papers, collaborating with industry partners and