Postdoctoral Quantum Computing Middleware & Applications

Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd; Helsinki; 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 focuses on bridging early quantum technology with industrial use, involving circuit optimization, error correction, and applications.

The candidate will work with local superconducting quantum hardware and national resources, publish findings, and supervise MSc/PhD students. The position is fixed-term for 2 years with possible extension.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or CS with quantum perspective is essential.
• Ability to implement quantum programs in QisKit/Qrisp or major environments.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaboration with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas and techniques for quantum software in middleware and applications.
• Implement experiments and run on 50–300 qubit quantum computers and analyze results.
• Document findings in scientific papers and supervise MSc/PhD students.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

English proficiency

Education

PhD in quantum computing or CS (quantum perspective)

Tools

Qiskit

Qrisp

Job description

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications. The role focuses on bridging early quantum technology with industrial use, involving circuit optimization, error correction, and applications.

The candidate will work with local superconducting quantum hardware and national resources, publish findings, and supervise MSc/PhD students. The position is fixed-term for 2 years with possible extension.