Researcher

9 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

Research Field

Information science
Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Physics » Quantum mechanics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Europe

Application Deadline

30 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IT4Innovations, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
announces a selection procedure for a post of
Researcher
Quantum Computing Laboratory
IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Centre is a leading research, development, and innovation centre active in the fields of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Data Analytics (HPDA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Quantum Computing (QC) and their applications. We have strong international links and employ more than 150 scientific, technical and administrative staff. At present, IT4Innovations is running two supercomputers: Karolina (15.7 PFlop/s, installed in the summer of 2021), Barbora (849 TFlop/s, installed in the autumn of 2019) and will host quantum computer thanks to the LUMI-Q HE project. IT4Innovations is a member of the consortium which operates the largest European supercomputer LUMI. For more details, see: www.it4i.cz .

Activity description:
· work in the team focusing on quantum computing at Quantum Computing Lab,
· quantum algorithm development,
· independent research of quantum computing theory,
· collaboration with other partners,
· collaboration on applied and scientific research outputs,
· collaborate with other members of the research team,
· participates in the implementation of collaborations within their research programme,
· may undertake domestic and international business trips,
· participation in the preparation of (inter)national project proposals.

Full time equivalent:                   full-time employment, 100%
Type of job contract:                    fixed-term employment, 2 - 3 years
Expected start of employment: 1. 5. 2024 or as agreed

We require:
· PhD in computer science and/or related areas (applied mathematics, statistics, physics, etc),
· experience of quantum algorithm development in language Python,
· experience with gate-based quantum computing,
· experience with sw libraries and tools like Qiskit or Cirq,
· demonstrable publication activity,
· experience with the development of mathematical background of quantum computing,
· experience of quantum computing didactics (lecturer) is advantage,
· experience with the preparation and implementation of international research projects,
· willingness to continue self-education and work in team,
· English language - good working knowledge.

We offer:
· work in a promising organization,
· salary evaluation according project conditions and candidate's experience,
· modern laboratory and classroom facilities,
· opportunity to participate in excellent research team,
· possibility of further education,
· 6 weeks of holidays,
· flexible working hours,
· university kindergarten,
· contribution option to pension plan,
· company catering in the canteen,
· MultiSport card,
· other employee benefits according to the employer's offer.

Your personal data will be processed to the extent necessary for the implementation of the selection procedure in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679.
https://www.vsb.cz/export/sites/vsb/en/.content/files/Informace-pro-uch…

The application form substantiated with a letter of motivation and CV should be sent electronically to the email address: [email protected] , until 31. 3. 2024. In the subject of the email, please state “Open Call for the position of the Researcher”.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava

Country

Eastern Europe

City

Ostrava

Postal Code

70800

Street

Studentská 6231/1B

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED