PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Quantum Science and Technology, Munich, Germany

PhD and Postdoctoral Positions: We are offering 1 PhD and 1 postdoctoral position for early-career scientists eager to advance their scientific career. These positions are part of potentially groundbreaking long-term research programs within the cluster of excellence “Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology.” The successful candidates will contribute to research in areas such as tensor network methods for quantum chemistry, the foundation of quantum computing, quantum information theory for fermions, and the foundation of functional theories & N-representability problem.

PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Quantum Science and Technology

• Recruitment Opportunities: 🌐
  • Seeking motivated Postdocs and PhD students in Quantum Physics.
  • Candidates with excellent analytical skills or strong numerical skills (DMRG or quantum chemical methods) are encouraged to apply.
• Open Call for Positions (Deadline: 3rd April 2024): 📅
  • 1 PhD & 1 postdoctoral position available.
  • Dynamic early-career scientists sought for potentially groundbreaking research programs (P1-P4).
    • P1: Tensor network methods for quantum chemistry
    • P2: Foundation of quantum computing: fermionic systems
    • P3: Quantum information theory for fermions
    • P4: Foundation of functional theories & N-representability problem
• Position Details: 💼
  • Related to the cluster of excellence “Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology.”
  • Funded through Munich Quantum Valley and the German research foundation.
  • Postdoc position: Initially 2 years.
  • Application deadline: 3rd April 2024.
  • Starting date: Flexible.
• Application Process: 📄
  • Applications as a single pdf-document to c.schilling@lmu.de.
  • Include cover letter, CV, list of publications, and contact details of two referees.
  • Postdoc candidates: Future research plans (max. 2 pages) and link to PhD thesis.
  • PhD candidates: Academic transcripts (GPA ≥ 3.7) and link to Master thesis.
  • Subject line: “postdoc” or “phd” + relevant project number(s) P1-P4.
• Long-Term Research Programs: 🧪
  • P1: Tensor network methods for quantum chemistry
    • Explore molecular ground states using quantum information theory.
    • Optimize orbitals within QC-DMRG for maximum locality.
    • Propose novel ideas for handling dynamical correlations.
  • P2: Foundation of quantum computing: fermionic systems
    • Utilize entanglement structure for variational quantum eigensolvers.
    • Develop quantum algorithms for accurate fermionic ground state representation.
    • Analyze orbital rotations with concise quantum information tools.
  • P3: Quantum information theory for fermions
    • Define entanglement and correlation in fermionic systems.
    • Establish operationally meaningful measures based on geometric quantum states.
    • Explore the conjecture that particle entanglement equals orbital entanglement.
  • P4: Foundation of functional theories & N-representability problem
    • Construct sophisticated one-matrix functional approximations.
    • Use tools from convex analysis and fermionic exchange force.
    • Address fundamental flaws in state-of-the-art functionals related to N-representability problem.
    • Propose functional approximations for w-RDMFT targeting excitation energies.

Designation:

• PhD Candidate
• Postdoctoral Researcher

Research Area:

• P1: Tensor Network Methods for Quantum Chemistry
• P2: Foundation of Quantum Computing: Fermionic Systems
• P3: Quantum Information Theory for Fermions
• P4: Foundation of Functional Theories & N-representability Problem

Location: Munich, Germany

Eligibility/Qualification:

• For PhD candidates: Strong academic transcripts (GPA ≥ 3.7) and a Master’s thesis.
• For postdoc candidates: Future research plans (max. 2 pages), a link to the PhD thesis, and relevant research experience.
• Highly motivated early-career scientists with a background in quantum science and technology.

Job Description: The successful candidates will:

• Contribute to potentially groundbreaking research programs in quantum science and technology.
• Work within the Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology.
• Be part of the Munich Quantum Valley initiative and receive funding from the German Research Foundation.
• Collaborate with top researchers and scientists in the field.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a single PDF document, including:

• Cover letter
• CV, list of publications, and contact details of two referees
• For postdoc candidates: Future research plans (max. 2 pages) and a link to the PhD thesis
• For PhD candidates: Academic transcripts (GPA ≥ 3.7) and a link to the Master’s thesis

Please send the application to c.schilling@lmu.de with the subject line: “postdoc” or “phd” + relevant project number(s) P1-P4.

Last Date for Apply: April 3, 2024

Starting date: Flexible

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