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 after 01.09.2026 and will focus on the group's new works in quantum system certification and characterization.
A successful candidate is expected to work on interdisciplinary projects within quantum computing and quantum information processing to develop new techniques for quantum certification and characterization 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 salary based on the German TV-L E13 pay scale. Appointments will be for three years at 75% E13. Since the research group is still young (with six doctoral students and three postdoctoral researchers), its members receive optimal supervision and ample time for discussion.
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 knowledge (especially in representation theory) and programming experience (especially in semidefinite optimization techniques) are 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 the portal https://www.career.tu-darmstadt.de/tu-darmstadt/job/preview/55465/4ABFBE... by pressing APPLY NOW or equivalently under the link:
https://www.career.tu-darmstadt.de/tu-darmstadt/apply/55465
Incomplete applications submitted after the deadline cannot be considered (the application deadline may be extended by another 2 weeks).
The position is limited to three years.
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