The Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a number of postdoctoral fellow positions in quantum computing. These positions are for a duration of two years and are part of a larger initiative of quantum activities at QM, cutting across mathematics, computer science, physics and a number of application areas including climate science, health, robotics, finance, and quantum key distribution.
The QM has several funding sources available from European and Danish sources for these positions, including the EU Horizon-DIGITAL-programme for projects such as "Scalable Continuous Variable Cluster State Quantum Technologies (CLUSTEC)", "Danish Quantum Communication Infrastructure (QCI.dk)", and the Region Syddanmark innovation project "Quantum Mathematics for Quality Decisions in the Liver Clinic (Qliver)" - all led by the PI Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen. The postdoctoral fellows can work on a wide range of topics related to these projects.
The targeted starting date of the positions is 1 August 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The QM centre is located at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science on the international campus in Odense, Denmark. QM is newly established with the ambition to create a highly international and interdisciplinary group within a broad spectrum of pure mathematics and mathematical physics. Odense is a fast-growing international community with an open Scandinavian culture, affordable housing and living costs.
Job description / requirements
We are seeking candidates with a strong research background in quantum computing, including quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum information, and quantum complexity theory.
The candidate must have
• A PhD degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or related fields.
• Significant experience with quantum computing, especially the design, analysis, and implementation of quantum algorithms.
• Good programming skills such as Python or C++.
A successful candidate will drive internationally competitive research collaborating with the world community in the field. The candidate is expected to contribute to QM’s excellent research and teaching environment. The candidates must furthermore have an emerging research track in the field. We are seeking highly motivated candidates, who work and communicate well in an international team. The candidates must be able to carry out independent and rigorous work at top international level.
One of the positions is subject to the entry into force of grant agreement no 810573 between SDU and European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.
Deadline: 15 April 2023.
Please see the full call, including how to apply, on www.sdu.dk.