Assistant Professor in Quantum Computing

Application process open*

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and Research Institution, based in Cyprus and governed by an acclaimed Board of Directors. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres, namely:

1. The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC)
2. The Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC)
3. The Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC)
4. The Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C)
5. The Science and Technology Driven Policy and Innovation Research Centre (STeDI-RC) 

Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s scientific ethos.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated scientist, at the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in Quantum Computing to join the Institute’s CaSToRC Centre on a full-time basis (100% FTE)at its premises at Athalassas’ campus. 

The successful candidate will work under the ERA Chair funded project QUEST: Quantum Computing for Excellence in Science and Technology, which aims to create a research group in Quantum Computing, with the ERA chair holder Prof. Karl Jansen and other members of his team and CaSToRC. As a team leader, the candidate is expected to play a key role in the successful completion of the QUEST project by developing and leading research projects in Quantum Computing, building and managing their own research group in this field, and strengthening collaborations with the corresponding group at the Center for Quantum Technology and Applications (CQTA) at DESY-Zeuthen in Germany, as well as with other local and international institutions. 

As a faculty member of the Cyprus Institute, the selected applicant is intended to enhance the competencies of the Institute in the area of Quantum Computing. They will implement and advance the research agenda of the Institute and CaSToRC in close collaboration with faculty, research staff and the leadership of CyI. An aptitude and/or experience in mentoring and teaching graduate students is necessary as the successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the Institute’s graduate program. 

Position Specific Responsibilities/activities:

Particularly for the project:

1. Developing Quantum computing algorithms and methods including optimization and quantum machine learning algorithms, in particular QAOA;
2. Benchmarking of quantum computing hardware;
3. Developing models and applications in e.g. physics, chemistry, cryptography and engineering for quantum computing simulations and hardware;
4. Supervising Ph.D. students and Postdocs;
5. Supporting the ERA Chair and the Principal Investigator in scientific and organizational work, including acquiring third party funding. 

Position Specific Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Quantum Information, physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent areas. 

Position Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of programming languages, such as C, C++, Julia or Python;
• Knowledge of Qiskit, Pennylane or similar programming languages;
• Experience in running on quantum computer hardware. 

Please click here for the position’s detailed job description, including general responsibilities, requirements and other details related to the position. 

Duration of appointment:

The appointment will be of tenure track subject to the Institute’s relevant Tenure Policy and Faculty Performance Review process and organizational needs of the Institute.    

Remuneration details:

Salary Band:  CYI7(1-8)

Position’s Starting Salary: CYI7.1 - €55,668.86

Benefits:

Among other benefits, the Cyprus Institute offers flexible and remote work, additional paid leave for supporting staff work-life balance, provident fund membership and group medical and life insurance membership. 

Application

Applications can be submitted through The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform by following the instructions provided. Applicants should submit:

1. A curriculum vitae, including a short letter of interest and vision statement,
2. List of publications/work portfolio
3. List of five (5) referees (including contact information)

All documentation should be in English and in PDF format.

For further information, please contact Ms Christiana Melodias (head.hr@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

*Recruitment will continue until the application process is marked as closed.

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer, certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor, and also an HRS4R accredited Institution adhering to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code”, principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Christiana Melodias 

Reference number: CYI_FPQST_25_10