This is a professorship appointment for a five year term with a tenure track career path towards a permanent W3 professor- ship. For further information about the tenure track process, please visit www.rwth-aachen.de/tenuretrack.
We are seeking qualified applicants for teaching and research in the area of quantum algorithms, error correction, and applications of future quantum computers. The starting date is as soon as possible. The candidate must have proven theoretical research accomplishments in the area of quantum information processing. The work of the candidate is to strengthen the Cluster of Excellence “Matter and Light for Quantum Computing” (ML4Q) and the research program on quantum computing and condensed matter physics at RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich. Areas of interests sought include all software and algorithm-related aspects of quantum computing as well as other relevant theoretical aspects. Connections to experimental efforts and real-life applications as well as participation in the related profile areas on Computational Science and Engineering (CompSE) and/or Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are desired.
Participation in the teaching activities in theoretical physics on all levels is required. Participation in academic self administration is expected.
The requirements include a doctoral degree and additional re- search experience, such as a habilitation (post-doctoral lectur- ing qualification) or equivalent achievements gained as a uni- versity researcher or professor or in a research position out- side academia. Ability in and commitment to teaching are es- sential. The application should include supporting documents regarding success in teaching. German is not necessary to begin but will be expected as a teaching language within the first 5 years.
The deadline for applications is December 20 2020.
For more information, including instructions for how to apply, click here.