2-year Postdoctoral Researcher in Abstractions for Quantum Software
University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Denmark
- Institution
- University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
- Country
- Denmark
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Physics & Astronomy
- Application deadline
- 15 November 2026
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- DK
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
The Quantum Hub at University of Southern Denmark is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a two-year post to conduct research on abstractions for quantum software. As quantum computing advances towards large-scale fault-tolerant devices, robust hardware-independent software abstractions are becoming increasingly important for bridging the gap between quantum algorithms and physical implementations, and for making quantum computing accessible to software developers. We welcome applicants strongly motivated to contribute to this growing field with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Quantum algorithms
- Quantum circuit synthesis and optimisation
- Gaussian boson sampling
- Topological quantum computing
- Quantum error correction
- Fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Quantum programming languages and programming abstractions, including LLM-assisted quantum programming
- Quantum intermediate representations
- Quantum compilation, including AI/ML-assisted compilation techniques
- Quantum software engineering
- Quantum software design and testing
- Developer tools and usability in quantum software
The targeted starting date of the position is 1 January, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
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Requirements
The candidate must have a PhD degree in mathematics, physics or computer science.
Situation of the position
The position at the SDU Quantum Hub, will be situated at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science on the international campus in Odense, Denmark. SDU Quantum Hub is established with the ambition to create a highly international and interdisciplinary group within a broad spectrum of quantum research. Odense is a fast-growing international community with an open Scandinavian culture, affordable housing and living costs.
Assessment
Shortlisting may be used. Shortlisted applicants will be assessed by an assessment committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the faculty. As part of the overall assessment, the applicant may be called for interview.
Conditions of employment
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
Application deadline is 15 November 2026.
Information of salary rates can be found at: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu/international-staff
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