Postdoc in Quantum Computing

We are seeking a postdoc to develop efficient but realistic simulation algorithms for noise processes in quantum computers based on superconducting circuits. Of particular interest will be to consider such simulations in the context of quantum error correction stabilizer codes or other quantum algorithms where mid-circuit measurements and qubit resets are important. The work is expected to build on existing frameworks but with emphasis on techniques for classical systems hardware-aware acceleration including CPU parallelism, offloading to GPUs, and potentially developments of dedicated FPGA-based accelerators.

Applications may range in scope from Pauli simulations to full density matrix simulations depending on the use cases. The adaptation of realistic simulations of noise for the in-house built hardware, including a 25 qubit chip, is also expected to be part of the project.

Information about the project

This project is part of QuantumStack, a 5-year project funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, with the aim of developing a full software stack for programming quantum computers. The project is integrated with the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT), a 12-year, billion-SEK initiative started in 2018 with the purpose of advancing Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology, and to build a Swedish quantum computer. Our ambitious goal at Chalmers is to build this quantum computer with 100 superconducting qubits and to apply it to real computational problems that cannot be efficiently solved on a conventional computer. Such computationally hard problems are found, e.g., in optimization, quantum chemistry, materials science, machine learning, etc.

Major responsibilities

Your major responsibility as a postdoc is to develop efficient simulation algorithms for quantum computers. This will include both analytical and numerical work, as well as the execution of these algorithms on advanced hardware for optimizing the execution. You may also help in supervising PhD students and/or master's students working on related topics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or neighboring fields (obtained before employment begins)
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Ability to program in high-level languages such as Python and C/C++
• Knowledge of GPU programming.
• Experience in application performance profiling.

Desired qualifications

• Experience from working on quantum computing
• Experience in FPGA development.

Contract terms

This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

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Application procedure

Application deadline: 28 February 2025

For questions, please contact:

Prof. Pedro Trancoso, Computer and Network Systems division at CSE,
[email protected]

Assoc. Prof. Mats Granath, University of Gothenburg,
[email protected]