PhD position in Quantum Annealing and Simulation (R1)
Job title
PhD position in Quantum Annealing and Simulation (R1)
Key Duties
- Development of computational tools to exploit quantum annealers, adiabatic quantum computers and quantum simulators.
- Research at the intersection of quantum simulators and quantum annealers.
- Development of quantum-HPC applications.
- Benchmarking different analog and digital quantum computing techniques.
- Collaboration with other European institutions involved in the project.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor’s in physics, computer science, mathematics, or other related fields.
- MSc in quantum information and technologies, fundamental physics, condensed matter physics, or other related fields.
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Python (1-2 years)
- Quantum computing or simulation (1-2 years)
- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- HPC
- Quantum annealing/Adiabatic Quantum Computation
- Quantum simulation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Quantum Information Sciences beyond quantum computing
- Experience with real quantum computers
- Quantum hardware (theoretical or experimental experience)
- Competences
- Good programming skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Capable of teamwork
Conditions
- The position will be located at BSC within the CASE Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance
- Duration: predoctoral contract
- Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
- Starting date: asap
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:
- A full CV in English including contact details
- A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.
Requirements
- Education
- Minimum university qualification: diploma or ordinary degree, preferably in IT
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Knowledge and experience in system administration of Linux platforms (4 years minimum)
- Desired Quantum computing programming skills
- Desired experience in managing cryogenic systems
- Desired experience in a quantum research laboratory (photonics, superconducting circuits, cold atoms or similar)
- Competences
- Initiative, responsibility and good organization skills
- Availability to travel and assist project events/workshops
Closing Date
Monday, 15 September, 2025
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