The Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark is offering a PhD Position in Error Mitigation Strategies for Quantum Chemistry on Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum Computers. This position is fully funded by the Danish e-Infrastructure Cooperation (DeIC).
Applicants must hold an MSc in computational chemistry, computational physics, computer science, or a closely related field, with experience in method development within quantum chemistry or quantum computing.Established in 1966, the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is a prominent institution located primarily in Odense, with additional campuses in Slagelse, Kolding, Esbjerg, and Sønderborg. SDU offers around 115 study programs across various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering.
Syddansk Universitet Information
Founded in 1966, Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Odense (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Region of Southern Denmark. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Esbjerg, Kolding, Slagelse, Sønderborg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Syddansk Universitet (SDU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Syddansk Universitet (SDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a fully funded PhD position, including salary according to the agreement on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Employment is for three years for students who have completed their MSc or four years for those who have not yet completed their MSc. Additionally, the candidate will be enrolled at the University of Southern Denmark in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their application electronically, including the following documents in English:
- A letter stating specific interest, motivation, and qualifications for the project (max. two pages).
- Detailed CV, including personal contact information.
- Copies of diplomas, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, including transcripts of grades.
- The names and complete contact details of at least two referees.