Postdoc in modeling a superconducting quantum computer

BUILDING A SUPERCONDUCTING QUANTUM COMPUTER
Within the Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology at Chalmers (see below), we will build a superconducting quantum computer. As a part of this effort we are currently seeking a post-doc to increase our team modeling the superconducting circuits at the physical level. The aim is to develop and maintain a detailed model of the growing hardware architecture.  The work will include close collaboration with experimentalists as well as advanced mathematical and numerical modelling. The work will be performed in the context of both WACQT and OpenSuperQ, a joint European effort to build a superconducting quantum computer within the European Flagship on Quantum Technology.   

ABOUT THE WALLENBERG CENTER FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY – WACQT
The Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT) is a 12-year initiative aimed to bring Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of Quantum Technology (QT). The four pillars of QT are: Quantum Computing, Quantum Simulation, Quantum Communication and Quantum Sensing. The centre is funded mainly by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundations with additional contributions from the participating universities and industry. At Chalmers, the focus will be to build a superconducting quantum computer/simulator and to explore useful applications of quantum computing/simulation.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MICROTECHNOLOGY AND NANOSCIENCE (MC2)
At the Applied Quantum Physics Laboratory (AQP lab), we work on theoretical aspects of future high-performance nano-electronic systems. Our research covers a broad spectrum of problems, everything from the fundamental problems to the very applied ones.

We work in close collaboration with experimental groups, both at MC2 and at other universities. Our major research interests cover quantum information processing with superconducting electronics, mesoscopic superconductivity and transport in nanostructures, molecular electronics, and graphene electronics.

The MC2 Department houses a state-of-the-art Nanofabrication Laboratory cleanroom facility. The QDP/QT Labs has the most modern equipment for experiments at low temperatures (millikelvins) and with microwaves.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc in this project is to work with the numerical modeling of the growing superconducting hardware, both with digital transmon-based 2D circuits as well as 3D-cavity-based architectures.

This postdoc position is aimed at theoretical and numerical modeling of a superconducting quantum computer at the physical level. The work will be performed in a theory team, in close collaboration with the ongoing experimental work in WACQT and OpenSuperQ, a joint European effort to build a superconducting quantum computer within the European Flagship on Quantum Technology.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
Required qualifications:
* PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Theoretical Physics or equivalent; the degree should generally not be older than three years.
* Documented experience from structured programming.

Desired qualifications:
* Documented experience from modeling superconducting quantum circuits in collaboration with experimental groups.

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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200465 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 31 January 2021 (evaluation continuously)

For questions, please contact:
Professor Göran Johansson, MC2/AQP
E-mail: goran.l.johansson@chalmers.se
Phone: +46-31-7723237

Dr. Anton Frisk Kockum, MC2/AQP
E-mail: anton.frisk.kockum@chalmers.se

Dr. Fernando Quijandria, MC2/AQP
E-mail: isaacf@chalmers.se

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