https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=b2c0...

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute for Quantum Physics

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start dateas soon as possible, fixed until 31.10.2026 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 19.12.2023

Scope of work: part-time

Weekly hours75 % of standard work hours per week

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Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
conduct original theoretical physics research into platform independent quantum algorithms for computational fluid dynamics
develop new software to simulate these quantum algorithms on classical high-performance computers
study and analyze performance and quality of quantum algorithms in solving computational fluid dynamics problems
manage the research project on a day-to-day basis and regularly report progress to D. Jaksch
write research papers for internationally refereed journals and presenting results at national and international conferences
engage with theory and experimental colleagues with the aim to establish scientific collaborations
contribute to the writing of project reports required and assisting with other administrative duties as required
contribute to the positive atmosphere, maintenance and smooth running of the group, as required
contribute to the intellectual life of the research group and the collaboration, including participating in video and teleconference meetings as required, and travelling for national and international workshops and meetings

Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
excellent knowledge of quantum mechanics, quantum computing and quantum information; Familiarity with quantum computing platforms is an advantage
expertise in numerical methods, like tensor network methods, for the study of many-body quantum systems is desired
a proven track record in conducting physics research, e.g. through an MSc thesis, ideally in theoretical physics and/or quantum information theory
excellent aural and written communication skills
proficient computing and programming skills
ability to grasp complex theoretical physics concepts quickly and apply them to novel research questions