Assistant Professor in Quantum Computing and Simulation for Quantum Chemistry and Materials

Assistant Professor in Quantum Computing and Simulation for Quantum Chemistry and Materials

UvA - University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

We are seeking an assistant professor, to be affiliated between the Chemistry and Informatics Departments of our faculty, and member of the Dutch research centre for quantum software QuSoft. You are expected to make significant scientific contributions towards quantum simulations on real operational quantum computers for quantum chemistry and materials.

This is what you will do

• Contribute to the development of impactful research in quantum computing and simulation for quantum chemistry and materials;
• Develop your own independent research line;
• Publish in high-level international journals and conferences;
• Actively acquire independent funding from sources such as the national funding agency NWO and other national sources, EU funding via Horizon Europe, and/or industry, including but not limited to personal grants (such as ERC Starting Grants); (co-)Supervise postdocs, PhD students and MSc students;
• Contribute to the Quantum Computing curriculum and teach two courses, preferably one on the Master level (e.g. from the Master program in Quantum Computer Science) and one on the Bachelor level (e.g. from the Bachelor Chemistry);
• Actively contribute to further development of the Amsterdam Quantum ecosystem, promote the societal relevance of your research, contribute to outreach, to services to the community (e.g. by organizing workshops) and management (e.g. as member of educational committees).

This is what we ask of you

• Hold a PhD in computational chemistry, or a closely related field, and have a background in quantum chemistry and electronic structure calculations in the field of structure and dynamics of molecular and chemical systems, e.g. in complex materials, biochemistry, solution chemistry, catalysis, photochemistry (not an exhaustive list);
• Have a proven ability to engage in cutting-edge research in Quantum Computing and Simulation for Quantum Chemistry and Materials, as evidenced by a track record of publications in renowned journals together with contributed and/or invited talks at international conferences/workshops;
• Have a good track record in teaching and (co)supervision of BSc, MSc and/or PhD students, appropriate to your career stage;
• Have demonstrable organizational talent;
• Are a team player with good communication skills in English.

Furthermore you are willing to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (Dutch: BKO) within three years and you are able to speak the Dutch language or motivated to speak it within five years.

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