The Quantum Computing Lab in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a motivated PhD student in the area of quantum computation and information. Our lab currently focuses primarily on Quantum Hamiltonian Complexity, though areas such as quantum algorithms and quantum cryptography are also of interest. More information can be found at:

http://www.people.vcu.edu/~sgharibian/index.html

Tuition and stipend are provided.

Preferred qualifications for the position:
-A master's degree in computer science or a related field (such as physics, mathematics)
-Background in quantum mechanics and/or quantum computation

Start date:
The anticipated start date is August 2016, though this is flexible.

Deadline:
Applications are currently being reviewed. For full consideration, the deadline for application is Feb 1, 2016.

Contact:
Please contact Prof. Gharibian at sgharibian((at))vcu((dot))edu for more information and to apply.