PhD Research Fellow - Quantum Mathematics & Codes

For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact Ole Rustad; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 551,000 - 595,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in the PhD Research Fellow post

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Oslo salary level 550,800–595,000 NOK

Job summary

The PhD Research Fellow in Mathematics is based at the University of Oslo, Department of Mathematics, working within QSTAR – Centre for Quantum Computing and Applications, at Blindern, Oslo. The position spans three years with a possible fourth year for teaching or research support, and starts as soon as possible but no later than 01.04.2027.

The fellow will engage in tensor categories, quantum groups, operator algebras, and quantum information theory, collaborating across multiple institutions

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics or Physics
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Candidates without a master’s degree can complete by 31.03.2027

Responsibilities

• Look for application of tensor category and quantum groups to topological quantum computation
• Look for connections between quantum information theory and noncommutative geometry via quantum channels as noise models
• Collaborate with researchers in operator algebras and quantum information theory
• Join a research group with broad expertise in mathematics, quantum chemistry, and theoretical physics

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

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Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics or Physics

MSc in Physics with strong math component

Job description

The PhD Research Fellow in Mathematics is based at the University of Oslo, Department of Mathematics, working within QSTAR – Centre for Quantum Computing and Applications, at Blindern, Oslo. The position spans three years with a possible fourth year for teaching or research support, and starts as soon as possible but no later than 01.04.2027.

The fellow will engage in tensor categories, quantum groups, operator algebras, and quantum information theory, collaborating across multiple institutions