Post Doctoral Fellow - Concurrency, High-Performance Computing, and Quantum Computing - (496834 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston's Department of Computer Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Dr. Damian Dechev.

The position supports an active research program at the intersection of concurrent computing, high-performance and scientific computing, and programmable quantum computing. The researcher will help lead technical work, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to publications and proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closelyrelated field (completed by the start date).
• Strong research record demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
• Expertise in one or more of: concurrent/parallel programming,high-performance computing, systems software, formal verificationof concurrent systems, or quantum computing.
• Proficiency in modern systems programming (e.g., C/C++), strongsoftware-engineering practices, and experience with version controland reproducible research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the abilityto work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in the areas above, including design,implementation, and rigorous experimental evaluation.
• Publish results in top-tier peer-reviewed venues and present atconferences and workshops.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and progressreports for federal and industry sponsors.
• Mentor and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate studentresearchers.
• Help build and maintain shared research infrastructure, software,and documentation.
• Collaborate with academic, national-laboratory, and industrypartners.

Skills

Concurrent programming

High-performance computing

Systems software

Formal verification of concurrent

Quantum computing

C/C++

Version control

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Department: ComputerScienceSalary: Commensurate withExperience/Education

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge inarea of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allowfor completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization.Develops leadership and management skills.

1. 1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experimentsor projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. 2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimentalprocedures.
3. 3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complexpiece of research equipment.
4. 4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. 5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects undercontrol.
6. 6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. 7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levelsonly in unusual situations.
8. 8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Position Summary

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Dr. Damian Dechev. The position supports an active research program at the intersection of concurrent computing, high-performance and scientific computing, and programmable quantum computing. The researcher will help lead technical work, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to publications and proposals.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment. The initial term is one year, renewable based on performance and funding availability.

Research Areas

• Concurrent data structures and algorithms — design and analysisof scalable lock-free and wait-free algorithms, and the correctnessand verification of concurrent execution histories.
• High-performance and scientific computing — performance analysis,telemetry, and intra-node performance monitoring for large-scalesystems (including work connected to the OVIS/LDMS ecosystem andDOE laboratory collaborations).
• Programmable quantum computing — quantum algorithms andapplications on trapped-ion hardware (via cloud quantum access),and the integration of quantum computing with HPC andscientific-computing workflows.
• Scalable AI infrastructure — systems and runtime support forlarge-scale AI workloads, including scalable training/inference,resource management, and the concurrency and performance challengesof AI on parallel and heterogeneous hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in the areas above, including design,implementation, and rigorous experimental evaluation.
• Publish results in top-tier peer-reviewed venues and present atconferences and workshops.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and progressreports for federal and industry sponsors.
• Mentor and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate studentresearchers.
• Help build and maintain shared research infrastructure, software,and documentation.
• Collaborate with academic, national-laboratory, and industrypartners.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closelyrelated field (completed by the start date).
• Strong research record demonstrated by peer-reviewedpublications.
• Expertise in one or more of: concurrent/parallel programming,high-performance computing, systems software, formal verificationof concurrent systems, or quantum computing.
• Proficiency in modern systems programming (e.g., C/C++), strongsoftware-engineering practices, and experience with version controland reproducible research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the abilityto work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HPC environments, performanceprofiling/telemetry, or large-scale data analysis.
• Familiarity with quantum programming frameworks andquantum-classical hybrid workflows.
• Background in scalable AI/ML infrastructure, operating systems,or compilers.
• Experience mentoring students and contributing toproposals.

Appointment and Compensation

• Full-time, benefits-eligible postdoctoral appointment.
• Initial one-year term, renewable subject to performance and funding.
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, consistent with University of Houston postdoctoral guidelines.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advancedprofessional discipline or the highest level of general businessknowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directlyjob-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in arecognized field of specialization that is directly related to thetype of work being performed.

No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.