Postdoc in Quantum Computer Codesign

About the project
The position will be hosted by the Quantum Technology Laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience at Chalmers University of Technology. The work shall provide a bridge between the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT) at Chalmers and the NordIQuEst project. The mission is to build a Nordic-Estonian Quantum Computing e-Infrastructure connecting classical and quantum resources for information processing. This involves integrating high-performance classical computers (HPC) and quantum computers (QC) into a functional ecosystem.

Major responsibilities
• Software engineering for HPC-QC ecosystems.
• Co-designing and implementing use-cases for optimisation and electron-structure/dynamics problems on the quantum computing facilities of WACQT and NordIQuEst.
• Research toward integration of HPC and QPU for quantum acceleration.
• Development of quantum computing techniques for investigating molecular structure and reactivity.

About the research group
Activities within the hosting research group involve a broad range of quantum engineering methodologies supporting the mission to build a fully functional 100-qubit quantum computer. A 20-qubit QPU will begin to be characterised during the spring of 2022, and the goal is to test use-cases by the end of 2022. Work involves all parts of a full stack, from designing and fabricating the QPU to creating an API for remote access, including research toward integration of HPC and QPU for quantum acceleration. Activities also involve designing and implementing algorithms and use cases for optimisation and electron-structure/dynamics problems.

About the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology - WACQT
WACQT is a 12-year initiative (2018-2029) aimed to bring Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of Quantum Technology (QT). The four pillars of QT comprise quantum computing, quantum simulation, quantum communication and quantum sensing. The Centre is funded mainly by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation with additional contributions from the participating universities and industry. At Chalmers, the focus is on building a superconducting quantum computer and to explore useful applications of quantum computing/simulation. At the Quantum Technology and Applied Quantum Physics Laboratories we work on experimental and theoretical aspects of quantum information processing with superconducting electronics. We also have close collaboration with the quantum chemistry group of Martin Rahm at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

About NordIQuEst
NordIQuEst (2022-2024) will provide a quantum computing platform and infrastructure customised to the needs of the Nordic region. The project gathers complementary expertise and resources required for establishing this new infrastructure, comprising some of the best quantum expertise globally. The infrastructure will connect two superconducting QPUs and a state-of-the-art dedicated quantum computer simulator to the LUMI leadership-class, pre-exascale supercomputer. NordIQuEst will develop user and computer interfaces, quantum program libraries, training and education events and material, and deliver user support.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position you must have a PhD in computational physics, computational chemistry or equivalent. Your PhD degree should generally not be older than three years. You have experience of electronic structure calculations; good programming skills; fluency in English, oral and written; and interest and skills in working collaboratively as well as independently. Expertise in quantum information science and quantum computation (e.g., using the IBM Qiskit code) and method development in physics and quantum chemistry is an advantage. Swedish is not a requirement, but Chalmers offers Swedish courses for those interested.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is for two years. Opportunities for permanent employment as Research Specialist can be opened at the end of the postdoc position.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210572 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, 2022

For questions, please contact:
Göran Wendin, Professor
Email: goran.wendin@chalmers.se

Miroslav Dobsicek, Senior Scientist
Email: dobsicek@chalmers.se


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