Quantum Algorithms Research Fellow: PDEs & Tensor Networks

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore, Centre for Quantum Technologies, invites applications for a Research Fellow in Quantum Algorithms. The role develops quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms for high-dimensional problems and seeks real-world impact.

You will work on PDE solvers, tensor networks, and error mitigation, benchmarking against classical methods, and publishing in international venues. Kent Ridge Campus location and collaboration with industry are emphasized.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Information, Applied Mathematics or related field with specialization in quantum/quantum-inspired algorithms.
• Strong background in theoretical physics, quantum simulation, and open quantum systems.
• Expertise in tensor network methods and their application to high-dimensional problems.
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in quantum algorithms, tensor networks, or computational physics.
• Proficiency in Python and scientific computing tools; experience with Slurm and GitHub.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and benchmark quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms for high-dimensional problems (PDE solvers, optimization, quantum simulation).
• Apply tensor network methods to chaotic classical systems (CFD, turbulence, traffic forecasting, option pricing).
• Research and implement error mitigation and error correction schemes for near-term quantum hardware.
• Benchmark quantum methods against state-of-the-art classical algorithms to assess practical potential.
• Collaborate with industry partners on applied projects spanning portfolio optimization, energy simulation, noise characterization.
• Communicate results to diverse audiences and publish in peer-reviewed venues.

Skills

Python

Slurm

GitHub

Tensor networks

Education

PhD (completed or near completion)

Physics / Quantum Information / Applied Mathematics specialization

Tools

Mathematica

LaTeX

JavaScript

Job description

National University of Singapore, Centre for Quantum Technologies, invites applications for a Research Fellow in Quantum Algorithms. The role develops quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms for high-dimensional problems and seeks real-world impact.

You will work on PDE solvers, tensor networks, and error mitigation, benchmarking against classical methods, and publishing in international venues. Kent Ridge Campus location and collaboration with industry are emphasized.