Postdoc: Quantum Computing Middleware & Applications

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

Job summary

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications. The role is fixed-term for 2 years, with potential extension, and focuses on circuit optimization, error correction techniques, and practical applications using local and national resources.

The successful candidate will develop quantum software, run experiments on multi-qubit systems, and collaborate with industry partners while supervising MSc and PhD students.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or in computer science with a quantum perspective.
• Ability to implement quantum programs in Qiskit, Qrisp, or other major environments.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaboration with industry partners.
• Creativity and agility in a fast-moving research area.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas and techniques for quantum middleware and applications.
• Implement experiments in code and run them on quantum hardware/simulators.
• Analyze results and document findings in scientific papers.
• Collaborate with team members and supervise MSc/PhD students.
• Engage with industry partners to bridge research and practice.

Skills

Quantum programming

Teamwork

Creativity

English communication

Education

PhD in quantum computing

Tools

Qiskit

Qrisp

Job description

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications. The role is fixed-term for 2 years, with potential extension, and focuses on circuit optimization, error correction techniques, and practical applications using local and national resources.

The successful candidate will develop quantum software, run experiments on multi-qubit systems, and collaborate with industry partners while supervising MSc and PhD students.