Senior Research Scientist: ML & Quantum Information Theory

Simula UiB; Bergen; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Company cabin

Travel/health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Simula UiB in Bergen, Norway, invites applications for a permanent position as Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Information Theory, specialising in machine learning or quantum information science. The role focuses on advancing statistical learning theory and quantum information theory, while mentoring PhD students and postdocs and building external collaborations.

The successful candidate will pursue externally funded research, contribute to national and

Qualifications

• PhD in information theory, computer science, applied mathematics or a related discipline, with expertise in machine learning and/or quantum information science.
• Research track record with experience in statistical learning theory, privacy-preserving machine learning, or quantum information theory.
• Experience in managing research projects
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in either machine learning (ML), including statistical learning theory and distributed and privacy-preserving computation, or quantum information science, including quantum information theory, quantum error-correction, quantum computing and communications, and quantum algorithms.
• Supervise and mentor early-career researchers (PhD students and postdoctoral researchers)
• Contribute positively to the collaborative research environment at Simula UiB and our international research profile.
• Developing externally funded research activities at Simula UiB, including preparing and coordinating research proposals at both the national and European levels, particularly through programmes such as the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and Horizon Europe, including the European Research Council (ERC).

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in information theory

Job description

Simula UiB in Bergen, Norway, invites applications for a permanent position as Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Information Theory, specialising in machine learning or quantum information science. The role focuses on advancing statistical learning theory and quantum information theory, while mentoring PhD students and postdocs and building external collaborations.

The successful candidate will pursue externally funded research, contribute to national and