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Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM) at Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMADA), University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for several 2-3 year postdoc positions in quantum algorithms. The targeted starting date is 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Project description
This project will explore the algorithms, advantages, and applications of quantum computing with the aim of making it a practical computational tool in the near term. The project will focus on Gaussian Boson Sampling (GBS), which is a specialized photonic quantum computing model with demonstrated experimental realizations and proven theoretical advantages. The project may involve several aspects, including mathematical theory, algorithm development, error correction, adaptation of GBS-based algorithms to other quantum computing platforms, and the development of practical use cases with real-world relevance. We seek candidates with a strong interest in working on these aspects or a subset thereof.
The project will be jointly supervised by Professor Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen and Associate Professor Shan Shan at QM.

Candidate profile
We encourage applications from PhDs in mathematics and related fields who possess a strong research record. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise aligns with the project's focus on Gaussian Boson Sampling (GBS). Exceptional candidates from (pure or applied) mathematics, computer science, and theoretical physics are also strongly encouraged to apply, even without prior specific experience in GBS or quantum computing.

Research environment
The project will be carried out within the Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM). QM is located at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences on the international campus of University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Denmark. QM is established with the ambition to create a highly international and interdisciplinary group within a broad spectrum of mathematics with relations to quantum theory, covering both foundations as well as various applications such as quantum computing and quantum software. Odense is a fast-growing international community with affordable housing and living costs. For more information on the QM centre, please visit https://www.sdu.dk/en/qm.

Application deadline: 1 August 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time

Please see the full call, including how to apply, on www.sdu.dk

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