Postdoctoral Fellow: Concurrency, HPC & Quantum Computing

University of Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Dr. Damian Dechev, focusing on concurrent computing, HPC, scientific computing, and programmable quantum computing.

The role includes leading technical work, mentoring students, and contributing to publications and proposals. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment with an initial one-year term, renewable based on performance and funding availability.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (completed by the start date).
• Strong research record demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
• Expertise in one or more: concurrent/parallel programming, high-performance computing, systems software, formal verification of concurrent systems, or quantum computing.
• Proficiency in modern systems programming (e.g., C/C++), strong software-engineering practices, and experience with version control and reproducible research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to 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 at conferences and workshops.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and progress reports for federal and industry sponsors.
• Mentor and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate student researchers.
• Help build and maintain shared research infrastructure, software, and documentation.
• Collaborate with academic, national-laboratory, and industry partners.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Version control & reproducible

Systems software

Independent & collaborative work

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Dr. Damian Dechev, focusing on concurrent computing, HPC, scientific computing, and programmable quantum computing.

The role includes leading technical work, mentoring students, and contributing to publications and proposals. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment with an initial one-year term, renewable based on performance and funding availability.