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Project Researcher Positions in Quantum Computing and Particle Physics

    • Tokyo U., ICEPP
    •
    • Asia
  • quant-ph
  • physics
  • hep-ph
  • hep-ex
  • hep-th
  • cs
  • gr-qc
  • nucl-ex
  • nucl-th
    • PostDoc
Deadline on Jun 30, 2021
Job description:
The International Center for Elementary Particle Physics (ICEPP) at the University of Tokyo has a few openings for Project Researcher positions (Non-permanent, Postdoctoral Research Associate positions) to work on quantum computing and the applications to particle physics. 

The ICEPP, UTokyo participates in the research and development of quantum computing technologies, as well as education of quantum information science for future generations. In particular, the ICEPP contributes to the UTokyo’s Quantum Innovation Initiatives, aiming to build up a Quantum Computing Eco-system to bring innovations to science and technology. 

Job descriptions:
  • Research and development of quantum computing and its applications in collaborations with the IBM Quantum and other industrial companies.
  • Research of quantum computing applications to particle physics.

The research activities include the development of machine learning techniques on a noisy-intermediate scale quantum (NISQ) computer and associated software for potential near- and long-term applications to particle physics and/or industry.

Details of the position:
  • Starting as soon as the position is filled and ending on March 31, 2022.
  • Employment may be renewed annually (up to maximum 5 years). Renewal of the employment will be determined by taking into account budget status, assigned work progress, achievement at the end of work period, as well as attitudes in research activities. 
  • Work location: ICEPP, 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Qualifications required:
  • Persons with Ph. D or equivalent degree are considered to be eligible. Those who are expected to obtain Ph. D by the time of appointment are also considered.

Application procedure:
  • Applicants should send the following application documents (1-5) as E-mail attachments to hisho@icepp.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp by Wednesday June 30, 2021 with the E-mail subject of “QC Project Researcher”:
  1. Curriculum Vitae: The standard CV format of the UTokyo can be downloaded (https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/jobs.html) and used if needed.
  2. Research experience
  3. Publication list (indicate up to 3 most significant publications and specify their URL or DOI information accessible over the Internet). 
  4. Research plan
  5. Names, Affiliations and E-mail addresses of two or more persons who can be contacted to hear opinion about the applicant. 
  • Applicants should inquire if she/he does not have any acknowledgement of the receipt within a few days after the submission.
  • Successful candidates will be selected by an interview after passing a pre-screening based on the application documents. It is possible to have the interview remotely.

Inquiries should be directed to 
Professor Shoji Asai, Director of ICEPP, The University of Tokyo
Telephone : +81-3-3815-8384

Applications from women, as well as from those who have foreign nationality, are strongly encouraged for this position as per "Declaration of Gender Equality Acceleration" of The University of Tokyo (March 3, 2009). Special considerations will be given to those who have specific conditions on the work environment.
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Posted 4 years ago, updated 4 years ago