Postdoctoral position in quantum algorithms and theory of quantum computing

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Centre for Quantum Computer Science, University of Latvia (https://www.quantum.lu.lv), lead by prof. Andris Ambainis. The Centre is among the strongest European research groups in quantum algorithms and currently consists of 18 researchers (including postdocs and graduate students). The centre is known for its work on quantum walks and other methods for quantum algorithms, quantum lower bounds and record-breaking separations between quantum and classical algorithms.

The postdoctoral researcher will be a part of the Latvian Quantum Initiative, a new partnership between academic institutions in Latvia recognized for research excellence in specific domains of quantum technologies https://www.quantumlatvia.lu.lv/en/. The initiative has been granted dedicated funding for development of research potential in quantum technologies. 

We are looking for candidates who would contribute to the initiative in the area of quantum algorithms and quantum computer science. Possible research directions include:
- developing new quantum algorithms for problems in graph theory, optimization and machine learning;
- proving lower bounds on quantum algorithms;
- complexity-theoretic study of quantum algorithms and quantum communication protocols;
- development and implementation of experiments for near-term quantum computing.
 
We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds, including both quantum information/quantum computing researchers and classical computer scientists interested in exploring quantum computing.
 
The Centre is a part of several European research projects on quantum algorithms in a variety of settings (quantum algorithms for optimization, hybrid quantum-classical computation, quantum algorithms for high energy physics) and the postdoctoral researcher will be able to collaborate with researchers in these projects.

The appointment would be for 2 years. The starting date is September 1, 2023 or later, depending on the preferences of the candidate.

Applicants should send their CV (including contact data of possible references) and a short description of research interests to Andris Ambainis (ambainis@lu.lv), by February 20, 2023. Late applications will be considered if the position is not yet filled.