Assistant Professor in Machine Learning for Quantum Systems

Vacaturenr. 14950 Functie-categorie Wetenschappelijke functies Omvang (fte) 0,8-1,0 Extern/intern Extern Locatie Leiden Geplaatst op 18 juni 2024 Sluitingsdatum 25 juni 2024 Nog 7 dagen om te solliciteren

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The Faculty of Science and the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) are looking for:

Assistant Professor in Machine Learning for Quantum Systems (0.8-1.0 fte)

The applied quantum algorithms (aQa) group at Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor (0.8-1.0 FTE) position, working on the application of machine learning to quantum physics. Applications can be, but are not limited to, the use of classification methods to interpretably identify phases of matter, the optimization of and the search for experimental protocols, and control of ultracold atoms.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in research that generally connects concepts from machine learning to quantum physics, and… who is also interested in improving machine learning methods for the application to exact scienes. The candidate is expected to work well in our culture of cross-group collaboration. The position will have a good balance between teaching and research, giving the candidate time to write research proposals and further build their research lines and career. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience.

Key Responsabilities

• Conducting independent research in your field;
• Teach classes offered by LIACS
• Willing to get the University Teaching Qualification (BKO) within 2 years;
• Supervising BSc and MSc students;
• (Co-)supervising PhD candidates;
• Securing external funding for research;
• Engaging in committees and organizing activities in your research group, the institute, and in the relevant initiatives in Leiden and the Netherlands.
  
  

Selection criteria

• PhD degree in a quantum related field;
• Proven independence in doing research at the postdoc level or beyond;
• Good publication record and experience in raising research funds;
• Proven track record in teaching;
• Able to work independently, in a team, and in a student (co-)supervisory role;
• An academic, creative, and open mindset;
• Good to excellent proficiency in English is required;
  
  

Research at our Faculty/Institute

The Leiden Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. Our people are driven by curiosity to expand fundamental knowledge and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline.

The research carried out at the Faculty of Science is diverse, ranging from artificial intelligence, computer science, mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 1,300 staff and almost 4,000 students. We are located at the heart of one of Europe’s biggest science parks, where university and business life come together. For more information see

Company:Leiden University

Qualifications:Language requirements:Specific requirements:Educational level:Level of experience (years):Senior (5+ years of experience)

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Academia ,

Classification ,

Machine Learning ,

Netherlands ,

NLP ,

QA

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