We are looking for a full-time research assistant on the topic of
Software Development for Quantum Networks. The successful candidate is to work in close collaboration with an experimental group. Tasks include the development and maintenance of a software framework to support the continuous development of the demonstrator.

About us

The research focus of the Theoretical Quantum Systems Design group is on questions that are motivated from practical communication system design and deployment. We develop concepts for near-term quantum communication networks and study quantum communication techniques from the perspective of novel use cases. Our scientific methods are based on quantum information theory, theoretical quantum communication system design and simulations. We develop hardware control methods to accelerate the knowledge exchange between theory and experiment and apply analytical and numerical methods. We encourage interdisciplinary work, especially the collaboration and contact with research groups focusing on classical system design and experimental research on quantum systems and strengthen the contact to the TUM Entrepreneurship center wherever possible.

Requirements

The position offers the possibility to work on the boundary between theoretical foundations of quantum system design and development of actual prototypes. The ideal candidate brings with them a deep interest in applied mathematics, numerical analysis and simulative study of system performance. A master’s degree in engineering, physics or mathematics is expected. We welcome enthusiastic, creative, and curios applicants that enjoy the chal-lenges and unpredictability of interdisciplinary research on the borderline between strict theory and concrete industrial implementation. Openness to changes in directions as well as initiative in formulating research questions and goals and the capability to develop software and quickly absorb the mathematical models predicting quantum behaviour are expected. We expect a high level of proficiency with programming languages that are in use in the group include Python, Golang, C++ and RUST.

Offer

Payment according to TV-L E13, full employment. Contract duration is initially limited to one year, with the pos-sibility to obtain contract extensions. The successful candidate can be enrolled in the graduate program of Technical University of Munich.

Tasks

The successful candidate is to work in close collaboration with an experimental group. Tasks include the development and maintenance of a software framework to support the continuous development of the demonstrator. In this context, openness for discussions regarding the value system in research is expected. With regards to implementation of specific modules, the successful candidate is expected to develop, simulate and implement algorithms to stabilize the demonstrator. Remote management routines need to be set up.
The Theoretical Quantum Systems Design Group offers courses on quantum networks involving our network simulator QuNetSim. Participation in the teaching of these courses is expected. Scientific results will need to written down in publication-ready form and presented at international conferences.

Applications

Applicants please contact Dr. J. Nötzel ([email protected]) for questions, and send their application (including CV, cover letter and name plus email address for two potential referees) with subject “Application to Software Development for Quantum Networks” to [email protected] until March 15, 2023.

General Information

TUM is aiming to increase the number of women employees, and applications from women are expressly welcomed. People with disabilities, with essentially the same suitability and qualification, will be preferred. As you apply for a position at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you provide personal data. Please note our data protection information according to Art. 13 Data Protection Basic Regulation (DSGVO) on the collection and processing of personal data in connection with your application http://go.tum.de/554159. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have taken note of the data protection information of the TUM.