Postdoc in Quantum Chemistry: Quantum computing offers the promise of significant speedups over classical computing, but its practical realization remains in an early stage. The key challenges include the limited number of qubits, as well as noise and decoherence, which significantly constrain the circuit depth and the complexity of computations. In this project, you will be part of the BMBF QuantumFutur Junior Research group at the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). The research project, qHPC-GREEN, aims to address the challenges posed by climate change and the imperative for a green energy transition by designing innovative, noise-resilient quantum algorithms capable of utilizing the currently available qubits to achieve quantum advantage in real-world use cases.
Postdoc (F/M/D) in Quantum Computing for Quantum Chemistry
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Quantum computing
- Quantum chemistry/physics
- Computational chemistry/physics
- Quantum algorithms
- High-performance computing (HPC)
- Artificial intelligence/deep machine learning
Location: Dresden, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics)
- Coding experience in Python/Julia and C++/Fortran
- Strong mathematical foundation within a scientific context
- Prior experience in method or algorithm development related to second quantization, quantum chemistry/physics, quantum information, or quantum computing
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic about the research project
Job Description:
- Design and develop synergistic HPC and quantum computing approaches to model quantum mechanical systems pivotal to biochemical and physical phenomena relevant to environmental and energy challenges
- Blend theoretical pen-and-paper approaches with computational software and algorithm development for both conventional and quantum computing hardware
- Collaborate with industrial partners to run novel approaches on state-of-the-art quantum hardware
- Contribute to the development of innovative quantum Monte Carlo methods and quantum computing algorithms
- Assist with applications for competitive postdoctoral and future junior research group funding options
How to Apply:
Please apply via the HZDR online-application-system found on the official job advertisement: [Link]
Last Date for Apply: 5 February 2025
