IC2024_02_03 PhD Position in Quantum Computing

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Mar 2024

4 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

BCAM - BASQUE CENTER FOR APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Research Field

Mathematics » Computational mathematics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

15 Mar 2024 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 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

The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics is launching one PhD position of 2 years, to work in the area of Quantum Computation.
We offer a PhD position on Quantum Computing supervised by Dr. Mikel Sanz (BCAM) and associated to a project STACQ funded by the IKUR strategy.
The student will work on the development of new quantum algorithms inspired by digital-analog quantum computing, with applications especially in the field of quantum machine learning, including the use of machine learning and quantum control techniques applied to quantum technologies. The
work will be carried out in collaboration with the groups of Prof. Xi Chen at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and Prof. Román Orús at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC).
The position is for a PhD contract of two years at the Basque Center of Applied Mathematics.


Requirements
Research Field
Mathematics » Computational mathematics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Mathematics or related fields.
• Master in Quantum Technologies or similar.
• The candidate must hold the degree as soon as possible

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to present and publish research outcomes in spoken (talks) and written (papers) form.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a part of a collaborative research team.
• Ability to communicate with other research groups and with experimentalists.

 

 


Specific Requirements

In the selection procedure we will appreciate:
• Strong background in quantum physics, preferably, in quantum computing or quantum information.
• Ideally with a previous knowledge about quantum computing
• Programming skills will be positively evaluated.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Research Field
Mathematics » Computational mathematics

Internal Application form(s) needed
IC2024_02_03 PhD Position in Quantum Computation_Mikel Sanz .pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits

The gross annual salary of the PhD student will be: 19.764 € - 24.349 € according to experience.
Additionally, we offer a moving allowance up to 500€.
Should the researcher have a family at the time of recruitment:

1. 1.000€ gross in a single payment will be offered (you must be married official register or with children and the certificate to prove it must be sent).
2. 600€ gross per year/per child (up to 2 children) will be offered (the certificate to prove it must be sent).

Free access to the Public Health System in Spain is provided to all employees.


Eligibility criteria

Based on the provided application documents of each candidate, the evaluation committee will evaluate qualitatively: the adaption of the previous training and career to the profile offered, the recommendation letters, the main results achieved (papers, proceedings, etc.), the statement of past and proposed future research and other merits; taking in account the alignment of these items to the topic offered.


Selection process

The selected candidate must have applied before the application deadline online at the webpage: https://joboffers.bcamath.org
The candidates that do not fulfil the mandatory requirements will not be evaluated with respect to their scientific profile.

Required documents:
§ CV
§ Letter of interest
§ 2 recommendation letters
§ Statement of past and proposed future research (2-3
pages)


Website for additional job details

https://joboffers.bcamath.org

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
BCAM
Country
Spain
State/Province
Bizkaia
City
Bilbao
Postal Code
48009
Street
Alameda Mazarredo
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://joboffers.bcamath.org

Contact
State/Province

Bizkaia
City

Bilbao
Website

http://www.bcamath.org/en/
Street

Avenida Mazarredo 14
Postal Code

48009
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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