We are seeking a researcher working on an upcoming project focused on quantum benchmarking and quantum error correction. The research will contain rigorous mathematical analyses as well as proof-of-concept-type numerical demonstrations. It is part of a joint project with the quantum computing company Universal Quantum.

Research
The primary objective is to investigate the potential and limitations of quantum benchmarking methods for NISQ and early fault-tolerant devices. This includes gaining theoretical knowledge of various critical aspects of quantum computations and algorithms.

This goal includes:

• Research of no-go results for quantum benchmarking.
• Develop benchmarking and noise characterization methods for early fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• A collaboration with the Hamburg quantum software team of Universal Quantum

Your profile

• Good grades (PhD students) / excellent publications (postdocs) are expected.
• Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subjects of Quantum Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or comparable.
• Advanced knowledge in at least one of the topics:
• quantum error correction,
• quantum algorithms,
• randomized measurements, and
• quantum system characterization (a.k.a. QCVV).
• Beneficial: Knowledge of group representation theory, probabilistic tail bounds, tensor networks, and programming skills

We particularly encourage female candidates to apply. 

We offer

• Full-time positions for a maximum of 3 years
• A salary based on the German TV-L E13 pay scale (salary before tax etc.)
• Excellent supervision and interdisciplinary exchange with the integration into an international research network in the quantum computing landscape.

Apply...
via our university's online application system, see for more details (click on "DE" at the bottom of the page to change the language) until Saturday, June 28, 2025.