Quantum Computing Middleware & Applications Postdoc

Helsingin normaalilyseo - Helsinki Normal Lyceum; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Middleware and Applications. The position is fixed-term for 2 years with possible extension, part of the UnloQ project, collaborating with industry partners to bridge early-stage quantum tech to practical use.

The work includes developing ideas, implementing experiments on 50- to 300-qubit quantum computers, analyzing results, and publishing findings; supervision of MSc and PhD students is included.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or computer science 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.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English will be needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas and techniques for quantum computing middleware.
• 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 computing

Quantum programming

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

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 position is fixed-term for 2 years with possible extension, part of the UnloQ project, collaborating with industry partners to bridge early-stage quantum tech to practical use.

The work includes developing ideas, implementing experiments on 50- to 300-qubit quantum computers, analyzing results, and publishing findings; supervision of MSc and PhD students is included.