[quantum-computing-wg] Open Quantum AI researcher position

["PD. Dr. Matthias Klusch" <matthias.klusch@xxxxxxx>]

    The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) 
    very cordially invites applications for the open position of a
    researcher for Quantum Artifical Intelligence (QAI).
    
    This full-time researcher position is initially for a limited period
    of three years.
    The QAI researcher at DFKI is expected to focus on basic research
    and development of 
    novel hybrid quantum-classical AI algorithms for selected,
    computationally hard AI problems 
    with applications in the automotive industry such as for optimal
    production planning and 
    collision-free navigation of self-driving cars. 
    In particular, the extent to which the adaptation of selected
    classical AI methods for quantum computing 
    using suitable existing and possibly further or newly developed
    quantum algorithms (quantum circuits) 
    is theoretically feasible and beneficial shall be investigated in
    depth. 
    Apart from simulation on a classical computer, the partial execution
    of developed hybrid QAI algorithms 
    on a real quantum computer will be part of the investigation. 
    This researcher position at DFKI comes with the option of advancing
    to senior level 
    after default probation period subject to respective evaluation
    result. 
    
    Who: 
    The position requires a PhD or excellent master degree either in
    computer science with focus on AI, 
    or in physics with focus on quantum computing. 
    Good knowledge of the mathematics of quantum computation, quantum
    algorithms/circuits, 
    machine learning, in particular (deep) reinforcement learning, and
    optimisation are required. 
    Programming experience (e.g., Python, Java, C++, TensorFlow, Xanadu
    PennyLane, IBM QISKit), 
    good command of written and spoken English, 
    a high level of commitment, strong teamwork skills and ability to
    work independently are expected. 
    
    Where: 
    The DFKI is one of the worldwide largest AI research centers and
    located on an awarded location for 
    computer science in the city of Saarbruecken in Southwestern
    Germany.
    The basic research in the future-oriented Quantum AI field with
    application to automotive industry 
    will be carried out in the DFKI Agents and Simulated Reality
    department led by Prof. Dr. Philipp Slusallek, 
    under the supervision of PD Dr. Matthias Klusch in the Intelligent
    Information Systems research team. 
    In particular, the QAI research will be carried out within a joint
    project with partners from quantum labs 
    in the automotive industry and Jülich Supercomputing Centre JSC. 
    
    How: 
    To apply, please send your meaningful application (including
    cover letter; professional CV; 
    scanned copies of relevant transcripts of records and certificates)
    in a single PDF file
    by email to PD Dr. Matthias Klusch at matthias.klusch@xxxxxxx 
    as soon as possible until May 7, 2021, 5pm CEST. 
    
    We are looking for a motivated researcher to start as soon as
    possible! 
    
    For inquiries, please contact PD Dr. Matthias Klusch at
    matthias.klusch@xxxxxxx at any time 
    (preferably before end of April). 
    
    DFKI is an equal opportunity employer. Priority will be given to
    applicants with severe disabilities 
    if their professional and personal qualifications are essentially
    the same. DFKI intends to increase 
    the proportion of women in science and therefore expressly invites
    women to apply.
    
    
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Priv.-Doz. Dr. Matthias Klusch
Principal Researcher, DFKI Research Fellow 
Head of Intelligent Information Systems Research Team
German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH (DFKI)
Agents and Simulated Reality Department
Saarland Informatics Campus, Bldg. D3.2
Stuhlsatzenhausweg 3, 66123 Saarbruecken, Germany
Phone: +49 681 85775 5297, Fax: +49 681 85775 2235
E-Mail: matthias.klusch@xxxxxxx
Web: http://www.dfki.de/~klusch, http://www.dfki.de/~klusch/i2s
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