Chalmers University Of Technology Postdoctoral Positions In Quantum Computer Codesign in Sweden 2022
The position will be hosted by the Quantum Technology Laboratory at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience at the Chalmers University of Technology. The work shall provide a bridge between the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT) at Chalmers and the NordIQuEst project. The mission is to build a Nordic-Estonian Quantum Computing e-Infrastructure connecting classical and quantum resources for information processing. This involves integrating high-performance classical computers (HPC) and quantum computers (QC) into a functional ecosystem.
Major responsibilities
• Software engineering for HPC-QC ecosystems.
• Co-designing and implementing use-cases for optimization and electron-structure/dynamics problems on the quantum computing facilities of WACQT and NordIQuEst.
• Research toward integration of HPC and QPU for quantum acceleration.
• Development of quantum computing techniques for investigating molecular structure and reactivity.
About the research group
Activities within the hosting research group involve a broad range of quantum engineering methodologies supporting the mission to build a fully functional 100-qubit quantum computer. A 20-qubit QPU will begin to be characterized during the spring of 2022, and the goal is to test use-cases by the end of 2022. Work involves all parts of a full-stack, from designing and fabricating the QPU to creating an API for remote access, including research toward integration of HPC and QPU for quantum acceleration. Activities also involve designing and implementing algorithms and use cases for optimization and electron-structure/dynamics problems.
About the Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology – WACQT
WACQT is a 12-year initiative (2018-2029) aimed to bring Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of Quantum Technology (QT). The four pillars of QT comprise quantum computing, quantum simulation, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. The Centre is funded mainly by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation with additional contributions from the participating universities and industry. At Chalmers, the focus is on building a superconducting quantum computer and exploring useful applications of quantum computing/simulation. At the Quantum Technology and Applied Quantum Physics Laboratories, we work on experimental and theoretical aspects of quantum information processing with superconducting electronics. We also have close collaboration with the quantum chemistry group of Martin Rahm at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
About NordIQuEst
NordIQuEst (2022-2024) will provide a quantum computing platform and infrastructure customized to the needs of the Nordic region. The project gathers complementary expertise and resources required for establishing this new infrastructure, comprising some of the best quantum expertise globally. The infrastructure will connect two superconducting QPUs and a state-of-the-art dedicated quantum computer simulator to the LUMI leadership-class, pre-exascale supercomputer. NordIQuEst will develop user and computer interfaces, quantum program libraries, training and education events, and material, and deliver user support.