Research Scientist position in Quantum Mechanics (m/f)

Language: English (UK)

Location Luxembourg

Country: Luxembourg

Organisation data: Department of Physics and Materials Science (DPHYMS)

Job Number: UOL06763

Contract Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week

Expected Start Date: 01/11/2024

Functions: Researcher

Job Level: level 1

Expertise: Researcher / Postdoctorant

Job (internal): Research scientist

About the FSTM

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.

Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

The Physics and Materials Science Department (DPhyMS) is embedded within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM). DPhyMS hosts 19 active research groups, which have an excellent international reputation and work on a broad range of fundamental and applied topics (quantum science and technology, statistical physics and machine learning, chemical physics, soft and living matter, photovoltaics - sustainable energy, spectroscopy and functional materials). The joint efforts of experimental and theoretical groups from this department result in breakthrough discoveries published in top-level international journals, multiple prestigious European and National grants, and in scientific collaborations with academic and industrial partners.

The University of Luxembourg (UL) invites candidates to apply for a Research Scientist position in the field of Quantum Mechanics, which is currently open at the Physics and Materials Science department (DPhyMS).

Your role

You will be a member of the Theoretical Chemical Physics (TCP) group at DPhyMS, FSTM, working under the supervision of Prof. Alexandre Tkatchenko, the group leader.

The applicant should:

• Be active and engaged in research activity and projects of the research group TCP by developing original and innovative contributions

• Have advanced knowledge of Quantum Mechanics

• Advanced experience in state-of-the-art developments in Theoretical Physics

• Experience in Quantum Information Theory

• Experience in Quantum Computation

• Participate actively in the supervision of junior group members (PhD students and Postdoctoral researchers)

• Contribute to teaching

Your profile

The ideal candidate hired by the University should be a creative and motivated teacher-researcher with:

• Excellent analytical skills

• Advanced numerical skills

• Solid and broad knowledge of Quantum Mechanics and more broadly of Theoretical Physics

• General culture about modern development in various branches of Theoretical Physics

• Advanced experience in using advanced mathematical tools for solving well-defined problems in Theoretical Physics

• Experience in Quantum Information Theory

• Experience in Quantum Computing, including NISQ algorithms

• Ability to supplement analytical analysis by the use of numerical tools

• A high-quality PhD in Theoretical Physics and demonstrates excellent scientific achievements

• Experience in teaching Theoretical Physics related courses

• Leadership qualities and research supervision experience

• Commitment and capacity to critical thinking and good research ethics

• Leadership, autonomy and integrity

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

• Openness to interdisciplinary research and commitment to teamwork

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)

• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure

• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum vitae

• Letter of motivation

• Record of research work, record of teaching experience, including but not limited to:

o List of publications

o List of research projects executed

o List of teaching activities

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week

• Location: Campus Limpertsberg

• Internal Title: Research scientist

• Job Reference: UOL06763 / DPHYMS

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