[quantum-info] professorship in Quantum Inspired and Quantum Optimization

[Anusch Taraz]

The School of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics 
at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) is seeking applications for an

ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP (W3) IN THE FIELD OF QUANTUM INSPIRED and QUANTUM 
OPTIMIZATION  (Ref. No. P2201).

Our intention is to establish a group at the intersection between 
quantum computing and optimization that maps industrial optimization 
problems to algorithms for state-of-the-art quantum and quantum inspired 
computing architectures. TUHH and the sponsor Fujitsu are aligned that 
the goal of the chair is to go beyond mere demonstration, towards the 
creation of novel and pioneering industrial applications in technical 
and medical sciences using quantum computing or digital annealing. The 
successful candidate will have an exceptional record in foundational 
research and combine their expertise with a strong interest in 
interdisciplinary work with groups in engineering and logistics at TUHH. 
Moreover, the new chair will find ample opportunities for cooperation 
within academia and industry in the field of quantum computing in 
Hamburg, where important state and federal initiatives have been started.

TUHH particularly also invites applications by younger candidates with a 
background in either quantum computing or classical optimization, who 
are highly motivated to strongly commit themselves to the other field, 
respectively. Applicants with a focus on one or more of the following 
areas are especially welcome:

- adiabatic quantum computation
- quantum algorithms and computational complexity
- quantum error corrections and fault tolerance
- combination of high-performance computing and quantum computing
- high-complexity optimization problems in technical and industrial 
applications
- randomization and approximation in optimization
- quadratic programming

The successful candidate is expected to offer courses both at 
undergraduate and graduate level in the degree programs at TUHH as well 
as to engage in academic self-governance and further development of the 
curricula offered by TUHH. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

The deadline for applications is March 24, 2022.

Please visit 
https://stellenportal.tuhh.de/jobposting/053b9b3f85c3f7caa9a6d3cffc47d6fb36ba8fd4 
for further details,
or contact me directly at taraz at tuhh.de (Anusch Taraz).