Three Postdoctoral positions (f/m/d)
(fulltime, E 13 TV-L)
Reference Number 2021/015.
Applications are invited for three Postdoctoral Researchers starting in February 2021 or upon mutual
agreement in Condensed Matter Theory and Quantum Information. The positions are available for 2
years. In principle, the positions can be divided into two part-time positions.
The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence
Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.
Two positions are part of the research programs QC4BW and QORA within the new Kompetenzzentrum Quantum Computing Baden-Württemberg.
An additional position is part of the research program QUASAR within the quantum technology initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of
Education and Research (BMBF).
Your responsibilities
- Theoretical modelling and bench-marking
of physical quantum pro-cessors based
on solid-state qubits
- Implementation of small quantum error
correcting codes
- Theoretical modelling of errors in an
existing quantum computer
- Development of error-resilient
optimization algorithms
- Implementation and optimization of
algorithms on IBM Q System On
Your Competencies
- PhD in theoretical physics - or equivalent
- Experience in at least one of the following
research areas: condensed matter theory,
quantum information and quantum
computation, quantum simulation, theory
of open quantum systems, quantum error
correction, quantum optimization
algorithms, theory of solid-state qubits,
semiconductor physics, physics of
quantum dots
We Offer
- Vibrant research environment in our
research group active in quantum
information and condensed matter
physics
- Embedding in department research
environment with collaborative research
center SFB1432
- Privileged access to dedicated IBM
quantum computer installed for the
Kompetenzzentrum QC
- Collaborative research within the QC4BW,
QORA and QUASAR networks with several
theory, experimental, and industry
research groups
Applications and informal inquiries may be addressed to Mr. Prof. Dr. Guido Burkard,
Guido.Burkard@uni-konstanz.de.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae (CV), brief motivation letter and statement of research interest, publication list, and contact details of at
least two references.
The application deadline is February 5, 2021, we look forward to receiving your application via
Online Application Portal. Later applications can be considered as long as the position is still open.
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good
balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in the field
advertised (
https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/equalopportunities/equal-opportunity/). Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply.
They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact + 49 7531 88–4016).