Research Group Leader in Quantum Informatics – QuTe, Saarland University

The newly established Center for Quantum Technologies (QuTe) at Saarland University invites applications for a Research Group Leader in Quantum Informatics.

QuTe brings together research in physics, mathematics, computer science, and quantum engineering and is currently establishing several new research groups as part of its ongoing development.

Research focus

The successful candidate will establish and lead an independent research group at QuTe and develop a research programme at the interface of classical computer science and quantum computing.

Possible research areas include:

• quantum algorithms
• testing and verification of quantum devices
• simulation of quantum computing on HPC systems
• methods for partially fault-tolerant quantum hardware

The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within QuTe and Saarland University as well as with Forschungszentrum Jülich.

Position

The Research Group Leader will have the opportunity to:

• develop an independent research programme
• build and lead an own research group with support from QuTe
• initiate interdisciplinary research collaborations
• acquire national and international third-party funding to further expand the research group
• contribute to the growing quantum technologies ecosystem at Saarland University

Profile

We are looking for candidates with an excellent scientific profile in quantum informatics and research at the interface of classical computer science and quantum computing.

A doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline is required.

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