We are looking for a doctoral researcher for the Quantum Computing research group of Prof. Mariami Gachechiladze at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. The position starts on 01.01.2025 and is in the scope of the newly received BMBF funding in collaboration with the group of Prof. Jakob S. Kottmann at the University of Augsburg and The Marck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company.

A successful candidate is expected to work on interdisciplinary projects within quantum chemistry and quantum information processing to develop new techniques for quantum chemistry algorithms.

We are a broadly interested theoretical research group, working on topics including:
* Foundational questions in quantum mechanics (e.g., Bell’s theorem)
* Certification of quantum computation
* Hybrid quantum-classical algorithms
* Multipartite entanglement theory and quantum networks
* Classical and quantum causal models

We provide a generous salary based on the German TV-L E13 pay scale. Appointments will be for three years at 100% E13. Since the research group is still young (with five doctoral students and one postdoctoral researcher), its members receive optimal supervision and ample discussion time.

Qualification Requirements for a PhD position: While our group is affiliated with the computer science department, we welcome applications from students with backgrounds in mathematics or physics. Candidates must hold an MSc degree in one of the listed degrees at the time of hire. Candidates with high mathematical rigor and programming experience (especially the semidefinite optimization techniques) are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply for a PhD position, candidates should send a CV (including Bachelor and Master transcripts and the electronic contact details of two potential referees) and a short research statement to tuda.qc@gmail.com with the subject: PhD application. The application deadline is October 15, 2024. Later applications may be considered.

The position is limited to three years.
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