We are looking for a Post-doctoral Researcher to work in the International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) hosted by the University of Gdańsk. The position is offered in the Quantum Devices in Computer Science Group led by Michał Studziński.
The position has been created as part of the FENG project No. FENG.02.01-IP.05-0006/23 "International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies 2.0: R&D Industrial and Experimental Phase”. The project is implemented under the International Research Agenda program financed by the European Funds for a Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG), Priority FENG.02 Innovation-friendly environment, Measure FENG.02.01 International Research Agendas.
About the Quantum Devices in Computer Science Research Group (QDCS) led by Michał Studziński
The main goals of the project are to develop algorithmic schemes for (i) quantum measurements and (ii) NISQ and beyond-NISQ quantum computing, optimize devices for specific implementations, and develop novel paradigms for special-purpose quantum devices beyond quantum computing. The optimization of quantum devices for communication, NISQ, and beyond-NISQ computing, as well as the design of new devices based on graph structures, symmetries with a wide range of applications is planned.
The project tasks will include designing algorithmic tools for estimating quantum properties and developing higher-order quantum computation methods, including the quantum combs formalism and indefinite causal structures. Additionally, we plan to focus on selected aspects of quantum error correction and methods for protecting quantum devices from noise, particularly by exploring symmetries underlying computational problems. In this context, one of the first goal is to investigate noisy universal quantum programmable processors and their modifications.
As a parallel research direction, we aim to develop mathematical tools based on recent advancements in mixed Schur-Weyl duality to reduce the complexity of quantum algorithms (e.g., in quantum machine learning methods) and to develop new ones with promising practical applications. Furthermore, we intend to apply these mathematical insights to symmetry-based reductions of semidefinite programming (SDP) formulations, which are relevant to quantum computational and processing tasks.
We expect the potential candidate to be capable of working within a larger international collaboration and to be willing to undertake scientific trips related to the project. Collaboration with industrial partners regarding specific aspects within the project goals is possible. The candidate is expected to be willing to undertake research tasks beyond the project's description, provided they align with the mission of ICTQT and the group leader’s interests.
For more details visit: https://ictqt.ug.edu.pl/pages/careers/ or https://www.euraxess.pl/jobs/359751.
