We have a PhD opening for a motivated student with a Master’s Degree in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Quantum Information Science (or related fields) to join the Quantum Information and Matter Group headed by Prof. Peter P. Orth at Saarland University, Germany. Saarland University is located in the beautiful city of Saarbrücken, close to the french border, and offers a unique interdisciplinary research environment in quantum information science with groups in computer science, mathematics and physics. The successful applicant will conduct research at the interface of quantum information science and condensed matter theory. Specific research directions include quantum algorithms for the simulation of quantum materials and many-body systems. A focus lies on the implementation of these algorithms on current noisy intermediate-scale and near-term early fault-tolerant quantum hardware including the development and use of quantum error mitigation and quantum error correction methods. The research entails both analytical and numerical work. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or German and will be able to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences. The individual must be able to work effectively with team members.

The official job ad can be found here: https://www.uni-saarland.de/fileadmin/upload/verwaltung/stellen/Wissensc...

Your academic qualifications:

• Completed university studies in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Quantum Information Science (or a related field) (Master’s degree)
• Language skills (according to GER): German C2 OR English C2

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Have successfully completed coursework related to the study of quantum information science and/or condensed matter physics and/or materials science
• Have first research experience in these fields
• Strong analytical and/or numerical skills in techniques suited for the study of quantum many-body systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English or German

What we offer:

• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of teleworking
• Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions
• A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses)
• An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports programme
• Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)

We look forward to receiving your meaningful online application (in a PDF file) by 31.03.2025 to peter.orth@uni-saarland.de. In your application material, please include

• a motivated cover letter (max. 1 page)
• a Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
• contacts of two references.

Please include the reference number W2617 in the subject line of the e-mail.