Nestled in the picturesque city of Heidelberg, Germany, renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, Heidelberg University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation. With a storied legacy dating back to 1386, the university has consistently upheld its reputation as a leading institution for higher learning and groundbreaking research. Boasting a distinguished faculty comprised of globally recognized experts across diverse fields, Heidelberg University offers an intellectually stimulating environment that fosters collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration. Its impressive international rankings further underscore its commitment to academic rigor and scholarly achievement, consistently placing among the top echelons of world universities (Shangai raking 55 globally, top in Germany, QS world 87 globally, Times Higher Educaton 43 globally).

Join the newly established group of Asst. Prof. Marko Rančić with a research focus on applied quantum computing. For this position a PhD graduate with a software oriented focus to quantum error mitigation is desired. However, exceptional candidates from other domain of theoretical quantum computing will be considered.

Required qualifications:
1) PhD in quantum physics, quantum computing, computer science with a quantum computing focus or closely related field
2) At least two publications in tier 1 journals of the community (Physical Review, Quantum etc). At lest one first authorship. Submitted papers which are public on pre-print servers could also count. But in that case I might ask you more details about the status of the manuscript.
3) Coding experience is a must, ideally in Python
4) Experience with Qiskit, Cirq or a similar platform is a strong plus
5) Having practical experiences with calculations on QPUs is a plus
6) Fluent English is required. Some knowledge of German might be beneficial for candidates day-to-day life in Germany but is not strictly necessary
7) Willingness to teach and previous teaching experiences will be viewed positively

The remuneration is based on the TVL-13 scale and the initial duration of the contract is one year with a prolongment possible upon mutual consent and availability of funding.

Please attach your CV, motivation letter including a detailed description of experience in quantum computing to marko.rancic.physics@gmail.com with a title [PDOC-QMITIG-"insert your last name"].

After the initial screening I will ask for contacts of at least 3 references and if satisfied arrange for an online interview.