Postdoctoral researcher – Full-stack quantum control in solid-state quantum computers

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Postdoctoral researcher – Full-stack quantum control in solid-state quantum computers

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Offer DescriptionWork group:PGI-8 – Quantum ControlArea of research:Scientific / postdoctoral postsJob description:Your Job:

• Develop techniques to simulate, control, and optimize the time-dependent dynamics for increasing system complexities

• Implement and optimize small quantum circuits on super- and semi- conducting processors with respect to practical short-depth (NISQ) quantum algorithms

• Cooperate and actively work with experimental partners developing quantum processors using these technological platforms

• Design and implement optimization techniques for full-stack improvement of quantum algorithms

• Model major sources of experimental error for control theory or for error mitigation techniques

• Scientific guidance and support for employees, doctoral candidates and students

Your Profile:

• Master`s degree with subsequent PhD in theoretical physics or a similar field

• Background and strong interest in developing theoretical models and methods as well as in implementing numerical optimization techniques

• Interest in working closely with experimentalists

• Detailed knowledge of quantum physics and experience with quantum technology

• Strong mathematical education, in particular in relation to linear algebra

• Strong programming experience

• Ability to effectively communicate in written and spoken English

• Ability to work autonomously, developing your own ideas, and in close interaction within a team, co-supervising younger colleagues

• Most importantly: enthusiasm to explore uncharted territory, develop, and follow your own ideas

Our Offer:We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A highly motivated research group as part of an international and interdisciplinary working environment with access to outstanding computing facilities and connections to the best research institutions around the world

• Opportunity to conduct research at the interface of theory and experiment in a world-leading group in quantum control

• Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor as well as feedback and wide-ranging expertise from the whole group in multiple facets of quantum technology and optimization

• Direct contact with research project writing, reviewing and management process

• Opportunity to participate in international conferences and project meetings

• A training and a networking in quantum technologies, a field which currently faces (for the next decade at least) significant investment from private and governmental funding agencies

• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours –

• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work in accordance to the tasks

• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer:The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible longer-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group EG 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: The monthly salaries in euro can be found here:We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.Further information on diversity and equal opportunities:This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation.Where to apply E-mailkarriere@fz-juelich.de WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Forschungszentrum Jülich Country Germany City Jülich GeofieldContact CityJülich WebsiteStreetWilhelm-Johnen-Straße Postal Code52428 E-Mailinfo@fz-juelich.de Phone+49 2461 61-0 Fax+49 2461 61-8100STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Location

Jülich, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Job date

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:06:14 GMT

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