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, stipend, and travel costs for conference travel are provided.

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

Start date:
The anticipated start date is either August 2016 or January 2017, though this is flexible.

Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled..

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