Postdoctoral Research Associate - Quantum Software and Information

Acknowledgement of CountryUTS acknowledges the Gadigal people, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidjigal people and the Gamaygal people upon whose ancestral lands our University stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located on Gadigal land (Ultimo, NSW).About the CentreThe mission of the UTS Centre for Quantum Software and Information (UTS:QSI) in the School of Computer Science is to research and develop software for quantum computers and to discover new information processing applications for quantum technologies. The aim is to advance quantum software science and technology to drive quantum computers into the future. The UTS:QSI's expertise in the software and information processing capabilities of quantum computing and communication technologies places it in a world leading and unique position in the Australian quantum technology research community, with a software and theory research program that complements the hardware focus of other Australian teamsAbout the FacultyUTS Faculty of Engineering warmly invites applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous Australians, people with visible and non-visible disability, neurodiverse individuals, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. UTS was one of the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines. We're actively creating a more inclusive and supportive community through initiatives like Flexible Working, Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, LGBTQIA+ community support, Multicultural Women's Network and the UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.About the RoleAs the Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will undertake research on quantum error correction and large-scale, error-corrected system design utilising Antimony donors in Silicon. You will investigate how higher spin donor systems can be used for computation, utilising concepts such as measurement based quantum computing, cluster state machine guns, third quantisation and code foliation. You will also be involved in creating new techniques and software tools to perform near real time resource estimation and derive performance analytics on the physical resource costs associated with implementing these algorithms on fully error-corrected fault-tolerant quantum computers.About YouThe incumbent is expected to have relevant experience in developing quantum architectures, error-correction and fault-tolerance, measurement based quantum computing or universal computational models in higher dimensions (beyond qubits). A high level of competency in programming and developing software tools in quantum information science will be advantageous.As the successful applicant, you will also have;· A PhD Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a very closely related field· Familiarity with relevant computer software and research & teaching practices· Sound knowledge of python, C, C++, Julia or related programming languages· High quality publication record in Quantum Information science· Significant experience in attracting and managing research projects· Excellent experience in supervising and teaching in the area of Information Technology and collaborating with interdisciplinary teamsRemunerationBase Salary Range: $92,761 to $112,977 pa (Level A)This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.This position is full-time and an appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 2 years.UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits, including flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.How To ApplyIn order to obtain:• a copy of the Position Description;• information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions; and• full details of the application process,
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Closing Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11:59 PM (AEST)We are considering international applicants for this opportunity!