Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing for Bioinformatics

Laplace Expert Ltd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Amsterdam invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to develop and benchmark quantum-computing approaches for bioinformatics. The role focuses on quantum and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for biological sequence and structure problems within the Q-MMD programme.

The successful candidate will collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, contribute to method development and benchmarking, and work in a vibrant Amsterdam research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required or highly preferred.
• Strong programming and computational-research skills with interest in quantum computing.
• Experience bridging bioinformatics and quantum/bio-chemistry domains is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and benchmark quantum and hybrid quantum-classical prototypes for bioinformatics problems.
• Benchmark against strong classical methods and publish findings within the Q-MMD programme.

Skills

Quantum computing

Hybrid quantum-classical algorithms

Bioinformatics

Computational biology

Molecular modelling

High-performance computing

Programming

Education

PhD in bioinformatics or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing for Bioinformatics

University of Amsterdam · Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, Biosystems Data Analysis group

Netherlands

Apply by 31 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

The University of Amsterdam is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to develop and benchmark quantum-computing approaches for bioinformatics. Applications close on 31 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The postdoc develops quantum and hybrid quantum-classical algorithm prototypes for biological sequence and structure problems and benchmarks them against strong classical methods. Application domains include enzyme specificity, molecular modelling, sequence alignment, assembly and phylogenetic inference within the Q-MMD programme.

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Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold a PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, quantum information or quantum computing, computational chemistry, applied mathematics, physics or a closely related field.

Experience

Strong programming and computational-research skills are required, together with demonstrable expertise in quantum computing or bioinformatics/computational biology and motivation to learn the complementary domain.

Technical Skills

• Quantum computing
• Hybrid quantum-classical algorithms
• Bioinformatics
• Computational biology
• Molecular modelling
• High-performance computing

General Skills

• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Scientific communication
• Research software development

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration 18 months

Reference Code 15513

Field Quantum Computing for Bioinformatics

Specialization Computer Science

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3706-5760 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month