PhD on Quantum Computing × AI for Optimization — ETH Zürich
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- fixed-term
- Posted
- 46 days ago
Role overview
PhD on Quantum Computing × AI for Optimization
100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
- PhD on Quantum Computing × AI for Optimization
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term print Drucken
Application process
- We invite applications for a PhD position at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, focused on the challenge of advancing optimization through both technologies.
- The position is jointly in collaboration with Stefan Woerner (Principal Research Scientist & Manager, Applied Quantum Science, IBM Research Europe – Zurich) and by Juan Carrasquilla (Institute for Theoretical Physics, Department of Physics, ETH Zurich). Job description
- You will have the opportunity to work across both ETH Zurich and IBM Research Zurich, benefiting from the synergy between academic and industrial research.
- The topic of the PhD position sits at the crossroads of quantum computing, machine learning, and combinatorial optimization — an area where some of the most exciting and open questions in the field live. Research directions include:
- Using AI to learn parameters and design circuits for quantum optimization algorithms (e.g., beyond QUBO formulations for QAOA)
- Developing AI-driven methods to discover quantum optimization algorithms
- Generating quantum samples to warm-start classical AI solvers, or to produce quantum-enhanced features and embeddings
- The core questions driving this research are fundamental and timely: How can we ensure AI-discovered quantum algorithms are not classical in disguise?
Contacts
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. About ETH Zürich
- Questions regarding the position should be directed to Juan Carrasquilla, [email protected] and Stefan Woerner, [email protected](no applications).
Additional details
- 100%, Zurich, fixed-term
- The position is jointly in collaboration with Stefan Woerner (Principal Research Scientist & Manager, Applied Quantum Science, IBM Research Europe – Zurich) and by Juan Carrasquilla (Institute for Theoretical Physics, Department of Physics, ETH Zurich).
- The topic of the PhD position sits at the crossroads of quantum computing, machine learning, and combinatorial optimization — an area where some of the most exciting and open questions in the field live. Research directions include:
- And how can we combine quantum computing and AI to achieve a measurable, real-world advantage?
- Strong interest in the development of theoretical or computational methods for optimization methods, quantum computing, and machine learning Strong leadership skills Strong coding skills
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration
- Opportunity to collaborate with ETH faculty and IBM researchers, as well as internationally
- Access to state-of-the-art computational facilities
- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich We value diversity and sustainability
- We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: Academic transcripts A brief statement of research interests
Notes and original content
- Job description
- The topic of the PhD position sits at the crossroads of quantum computing, machine learning, and combinatorial optimization — an area where some of the most exciting and open questions in the field live.
- Research directions include:
- Strong interest in the development of theoretical or computational methods for optimization methods, quantum computing, and machine learning
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong coding skills
- Mentor students
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- Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich
- We value diversity and sustainability
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