univie innovation

University Assistant, Predoctoral/PhD Candidate – Optical Quantum Computing, Machine Learning

univie innovation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Vienna • 🇦🇹 Austria

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Salary

💰 €3,715 per month

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • You will actively participate in research, teaching and administration.
  • You are involved in a well-funded research project on the advertised research topics.
  • You will present your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12–18 months.
  • You will work on your dissertation and towards its completion in time.
  • You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes) within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
  • You will fulfil some administrative tasks, contributing to the success and self-organization of the group in research, teaching and administration.
  • You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field.
  • You will contribute to outreach by publications, conference presentations and public activities.

Requirements

  • You have completed your Master’s degree or Diploma in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related field, ideally with a strong focus on quantum computing and numerical simulations.
  • Experience in data-reuploading quantum algorithms, optical quantum computing and quantum machine learning (highly desirable).
  • Experience in machine-learning schemes based on arrays of nonlinearly interacting mechanical oscillators (highly desirable).
  • Experience in programming skills (e.g. Python, Qiskit, MATLAB, C, numerical simulations).
  • You have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
Benefits
  • Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
  • Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
  • Potential for development: Success in life depends on what you make of it, but if you are ambitious and successful, there are plenty of opportunities to connect you to all relevant top research groups in the world in quantum information, quantum technologies and machine learning.
  • Internal further training & coaching: The Vienna Doctoral School as well as the Department of Human Resources offer plenty of opportunities to grow your skills in over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
  • Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.714,80 (full-time basis, 14x p.a.) increases if we can credit professional experience.
  • Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
quantum computingnumerical simulationsdata-reuploading quantum algorithmsoptical quantum computingquantum machine learningmachine-learning schemesprogrammingPythonQiskitMATLAB
Soft skills
researchteachingadministrationself-organizationcommunicationoutreach
Certifications
Master’s degreeDiploma