Research Scientist Quantum Computing

Safe Intelligence - this forms the core brand of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS. Connected cognitive systems drive innovation in many sectors, including mobility, healthcare, and automation in industry. Disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing play a key role here. Fraunhofer IKS is conducting research to ensure that these applications are reliable and verifiably safe. We consider resilience and intelligence to be part of the same process.

What you will do

Support us in enabling reliable and robust quantum computing for industrial applications in collaboration with world-leading scientists. Contribute to realizing applications of quantum computing and quantum machine learning. More information about our current projects on our webpage (https://www.iks.fraunhofer.de/en/topics/quantum-computing.html) and in our publications.

Support us in this research as research scientist, actively shaping the research program. Collaborate with world-leading scientists, as well as with renown industry partners. Your results will come alive in products of leading companies, and thereby you will achieve an active contribution to a safe future.

What you bring to the table

• Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics or similar
• A master thesis on a topic related to quantum computing is a plus
• Knowledge in quantum computing software
• Knowledge in AI software like PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
• Programming experience (e.g. Python, C/C++, etc.).
• Communication and cooperation skills.
• Highly motivated with an independent way of working and a critical thinking mindset.
• Good language skills in German (C1) and English (C1).

What you can expect

• Your chance to actively shape the future.
• A unique combination of excellent science and application.
• The possibility to pursue a PhD.
• Gain insight in various industrial sectors and companies.
• A systematic training program, which will accelerate your professional and personal development.
• Flexible compatibility of private life and work (according to the TVöD – the public-sector collective wage agreement, holiday entitlement of 30 days, flexible working hours, compensatory working time, accessibility to a day care center, holiday care for children, etc.).

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. The position is initially limited to 2 years. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply only online now with all the necessary documents (motivation letter, cv and master's degree). We look forward to getting to know you!

Technical questions will be answered gladly by
PD Dr. habil. Jeanette Miriam Lorenz, Phone: +49 89 547088-334

If you got further questions, please contact our colleagues from HR via email: recruiting@iks.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS 

www.iks.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 76332                Application Deadline: