Postdoc: Quantum Computing Middleware & Applications

Helsingin yliopisto; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications, within the quantum software group. The fixed-term position is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2.5 years and includes a 6-month trial period.

The appointee will contribute to the UnloQ project, developing ideas, implementing experiments on superconducting quantum hardware (50 to 300 qubits), analyzing results and writing papers, and supervising MSc and PhD

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or CS with quantum perspective.
• Experience implementing quantum programs in QisKit or Qrisp.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas and techniques for quantum middleware and applications.
• Implement experiments, run them on 50 (upcoming 300) qubit quantum computers, and analyze results.
• Document findings in scientific papers and supervise MSc/PhD students in collaboration with industry partners.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Agility

English proficiency

Education

PhD in quantum computing or CS with quantum perspective

Tools

QisKit

Qrisp

Job description

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications, within the quantum software group. The fixed-term position is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2.5 years and includes a 6-month trial period.

The appointee will contribute to the UnloQ project, developing ideas, implementing experiments on superconducting quantum hardware (50 to 300 qubits), analyzing results and writing papers, and supervising MSc and PhD