Postdoc: Quantum Computing Middleware & Applications

Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Helsinki's Department of Computer Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications. The role focuses on bridging quantum software with real-world tasks, working with a team of researchers across the quantum stack.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in quantum computing or a computer science field with a quantum perspective, and has hands-on experience with quantum programming environments such as QisKit or Qrisp.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or CS with a quantum perspective.
• Experience implementing quantum programs in QisKit, Qrisp, or similar environments.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to collaborate with industry partners.
• Good written and oral English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas and implement experiments in code and run them on 50–qubit to 300-qubit quantum computers.
• Analyze results and document them in scientific papers.
• Collaborate with team members and supervise MSc and PhD students.

Skills

Quantum programming (QisKit/Qrisp)

Teamwork & communication

English communication

Education

PhD in quantum computing

Tools

QisKit

Qrisp

Job description

The University of Helsinki's Department of Computer Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications. The role focuses on bridging quantum software with real-world tasks, working with a team of researchers across the quantum stack.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in quantum computing or a computer science field with a quantum perspective, and has hands-on experience with quantum programming environments such as QisKit or Qrisp.