Postdoc: Quantum Algorithms for Biochemical Systems

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Genova; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

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Private health care

Tax deduction on income

Descrizione del lavoro

IIT Genova invites a Post Doc to develop quantum computing algorithms for biological systems, joining the Multiscale and Quantum Simulations and Molecular Modeling units. The position involves a long-term stay at the Cleveland Clinic (USA) and cross-continental collaboration with top researchers.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, and benchmarking quantum algorithms for chemistry and biophysics, integrating them with classical methods and leveraging quantum hardware.

Competenze

• PhD in chemistry, physics or related disciplines.
• Strong background in computational chemistry, molecular simulations, quantum chemistry or computational physics.
• Experience with quantum computing, quantum algorithms and scientific programming (Python).
• Excellent communication and ability to work in international teams.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, and optimize quantum computing algorithms for computational chemistry/biophysics.
• Perform molecular modeling and atomistic simulations for benchmark systems.
• Evaluate classical vs quantum approaches and identify opportunities for quantum advantage.
• Work with quantum software frameworks and access quantum hardware.
• Document results with reproducible workflows and notebooks.
• Collaborate with computational scientists and experimental researchers in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Present findings at meetings and conferences and contribute to publications.
• Prepare technical reports, grant applications and manuscripts.

Conoscenze

Quantum computing

Python programming

MD simulations

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formazione

PhD in chemistry or physics

Strumenti

Qiskit

Gromacs

Descrizione del lavoro

IIT Genova invites a Post Doc to develop quantum computing algorithms for biological systems, joining the Multiscale and Quantum Simulations and Molecular Modeling units. The position involves a long-term stay at the Cleveland Clinic (USA) and cross-continental collaboration with top researchers.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, and benchmarking quantum algorithms for chemistry and biophysics, integrating them with classical methods and leveraging quantum hardware.