PhD: Quantum CFD for Aerospace Simulations

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customisable compensation package

Discounts on health insurance

Monthly work costs contribution

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delft University of Technology hosts a PhD project focused on Quantum CFD, combining numerical analysis, quantum computing and aerospace engineering. You will design and test quantum algorithms, develop software, and evaluate performance on simulators and potential real quantum hardware.

The project is part of TU Delft's Quantum-CFD Lab, funded by IHI Corporation, offering an interdisciplinary research environment with world-class facilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or near completion) in a related field.
• Strong background in numerical methods, scientific computing, or quantum computing.
• Excellent programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Interest in quantum algorithms and emerging research areas.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop the foundations of Quantum Computational Fluid Dynamics (Quantum CFD).
• Investigate how fluid dynamics can be simulated on quantum computers by designing novel quantum algorithms.
• Implement software and evaluate performance on quantum computer simulators and possibly real hardware.
• Collate interdisciplinary research at the interface of fundamental science and aerospace engineering.

Skills

Python

C++

Numerical methods

Scientific computing

English

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics / Computer Science / Aerospace Engineering / Physics / Computational Science

Job description

Delft University of Technology hosts a PhD project focused on Quantum CFD, combining numerical analysis, quantum computing and aerospace engineering. You will design and test quantum algorithms, develop software, and evaluate performance on simulators and potential real quantum hardware.

The project is part of TU Delft's Quantum-CFD Lab, funded by IHI Corporation, offering an interdisciplinary research environment with world-class facilities.