Research Fellow (Patrick's Group)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) at the National University of Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to pursue foundational quantum research and to build devices based on quantum phenomena.

The research fellow will work with PI Patrick Rebentrost on developing novel quantum algorithms, primitives for quantum machine learning, and advanced aspects of learning theory. The role involves theoretical work and practical coding and simulations.

Qualifications

• A doctorate or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated research in quantum algorithms with practical applications.
• Ability to communicate research effectively in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel quantum algorithms and primitives for quantum machine learning.
• Formulate and prove theorems and translate algorithms into code and simulate results.
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners on research projects.

Skills

Research in quantum algorithms

Scientific communication

Education

Doctorate in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore brings together physicists, computer scientists and engineers to do basic research on quantum physics and to build devices based on quantum phenomena. Experts in this new discipline of quantum technologies are applying their discoveries in computing, communications, and sensing.
CQT is hosted by the National University of Singapore. The Centre also has staff at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Singapore University of Technology and Design. With some 200 staff and students, it offers a friendly and international work environment

Learn more about CQT athttps://www.cqt.sg/

The research fellow will work closely with PI Patrick Rebentrost on developing novel quantum algorithms, primitives for quantum machine learning, and advanced aspects of learning theory. The work is both theoretical, i.e.,formulating and proving theorems, and numerical, i.e., converting algorithms into code and simulating them. The job will involve collaborations with academic and industry partners.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in mathematics, computer science, physics, or equivalent from a renowned university/research group.

• Demonstrated research in the development of quantum algorithms towards applications.
• Proven ability to communicate research in written and spoken form.