I'm Felix Leditzky, a quantum information theorist in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I'm recruiting a postdoc to join my research group. The position is for two years with a flexible starting date, but ideally starting in late August 2025.

How to apply

Send your cover letter, CV and research statement (up to three pages excl. references) by email to leditzky -at- illinois.edu with the subject "Application for postdoc position #2426103". Applications received by the soft deadline of January 10, 2024 will receive full consideration. Please have three letters of recommendation sent to the same address with the subject "Reference letter for for postdoc position #2426103".

Job description

The position is funded by the National Science Foundation Award No. 2426103 focusing on the study of information-theoretic properties of quantum channels. We will explore capacity bounds and network communication settings, with the possible application of convex optimization techniques to these questions. This project will be carried out in close collaboration with Graeme Smith's group at the University of Waterloo, Canada, involving regular visits between the two groups.

The position will be a 100% appointment within the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, including regular employee benefits. International applicants are welcome to apply. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged. I am committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in my research group where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential, regardless of their background, identity, or perspective.

Quantum information science research at University of Illinois

My group is based in the Department of Mathematics and tightly integrated with the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST), the quantum information science community at the University of Illinois with members from the Departments of Physics, Mathematics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, and Chemistry, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. As a member of my group you will have plenty of opportunities to network and collaborate within the IQUIST community. IQUIST is also a member institution of the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), an extensive hub for quantum information science with more than 50 academic, corporate and non-profit members across Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana.