A leading research institute in Prague, Czechia, named after Nobel laureate in Chemistry, J. Heyrovsky, is seeking a Post-doc in quantum computing for chemistry.
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Starting date: 1/2025
Link to the website: http://libor.veisovi.com
Job description
The successful candidate will be involved in development, implementation, and numerical simulations of novel multiscale quantum-classical algorithms for applications in chemistry specifically designed for NISQ devices. Proof-of-concept implementations on IBM quantum devices are anticipated.The project is funded by the Czech science foundation.
The initial contract period will be for 1 year with a possible extension to up to 3 years and with a possibility of research stays in collaborating groups (USA – University of California in Santa Barbara, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Japan – RIKEN, Poland – Lodz University).
Required Qualifications
- PhD in physics or chemistry
- Expertise in quantum algorithms and/or quantum chemistry and method development expertise in C++/Python programming
- Good publication record (4+ publications in high-impact journals)
- Good knowledge of IBM Qiskit framework is most welcome
Benefits
- 5 weeks paid leave of absence (holidays) per year + 3 days of paid sick-leave in addition to the statutory insurance
- Flexible working-time, the possibility of part-time work
- Pension contribution
- Possibility of attending children groups of the CAS – Possibility to use discounts in recreation centers of the CAS
- Sports goods rental, free parking, trade union library
- Language courses
- Possibility of further education and career development by participating in courses organized by our institute.
To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@jh-inst.cas.cz, including the following text in the subject line of your email: SC2024_45.
Selection process
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