Postdoctoral researcher in quantum algorithms and optimization for Life Science applications

Full-time Science, Research and Teaching

Aalto University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in quantum algorithms and optimization for Life Science applications within the Micro and Quantum Systems (MQS) research group, Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting‑edge research in quantum algorithms and quantum information, focusing on quantum walk, variational, adiabatic, and quantum machine learning methods.
• Develop hybrid quantum‑classical algorithms for bioinformatics, breeding, biomaterial synthesis, and cellulose‑processing enzyme design.
• Design near‑term (NISQ‑era) models, evaluate expressivity, training stability, scalability, and resource requirements, and benchmark against classical baselines.
• Explore medium‑ to long‑term quantum algorithms to assess readiness and devise innovative methodologies for application domains.
• Produce high‑impact research results and publish in peer‑reviewed journals....