Postdoctoral Researcher: Quantum HPC & AI Systems

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

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.