Postdoc / Scientist (f/m/d) for the Development of Quantum Algorithms to Simulate Electron Transf...
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Germany
- Institution
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Physics & Astronomy
- Application deadline
- 17 November 2026
- Location
- DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Theory of Electron Dynamics and Spectroscopy
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Job description:
Reference No. QM 2026/7
The Research Group Theory of Electron Dynamics and Spectroscopy is looking for
Postdoc / Scientist (f/m/d) for the Development of Quantum Algorithms to Simulate Electron Transfer at Electrode Surfaces
Your Tasks
- You will carry out electron-dynamics calculations of electron-transfer processes.
- You will utilize and further develop the group’s in-house code Jellyfish using quantum algorithms.
- You will explore the potential use of quantum annealers.
- You will engage in a Helmholtz-wide research consortium investigating batteries using quantum technologies.
- You will present your results at conferences and publish them in scientific journals.
- In-depth knowledge of quantum computing algorithms
- Solid background in quantum dynamics
- Very good programming skills, e.g. in C++
- Experience in the use of quantum chemistry codes
- Professional proficiency in English (C1 level)
- a motivation letter containing a statement on your background knowledge on quantum computing and theoretical chemistry/physics,
- a scientific CV
- a scan of your dissertation certificate or a statement of your university on its finalization date
- and a letter of reference (or the contact to possible referees, which you can already ask to send the report independently).
Prof. Dr. Annika Bande
+49 39 8062 - 42026
annika.bande@helmholtz-berlin.de
Closing Date: 17.11.2026
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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