Postdoc: Quantum Algorithms Fluid & Environmental Flows

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 19 Feb 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

01.04.2026

Job description:Postdoc (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Fluid and Environmental Flow Modelling

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) is a German-Polish research center for data-intensive digital systems research.

The Department of Department AI4

Quantum – Machine Learning for Quantum Simulation and Computing is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Fluid and Environmental Flow Modelling.

# Independent development and analysis of mathematical and numerical methods for partial differential equations
# Design and implementation of advanced algorithms, including variational and optimization-based approaches
# Investigation and adaptation of mathematical methods in hybrid classical–quantum computing contexts
# Documentation, dissemination of results, and contribution to scientific publications and project coordination

Your profile

# Completed university studies (PhD) in the field of Physics, Computer Science, (Applied) Mathematics, Computational Modeling and Simulation or related field
# Experiences with advanced numerical analysis and mathematical modeling of partial differential equations
# Knowledge of quantum algorithms or willingness to extend mathematical methods to quantum computing contexts
# Mathematical foundations of variational methods and optimization
# Algorithm development for large-scale scientific computing
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Experience with scientific software development and performance-oriented computing
# Ability to conduct independent scientific research and take methodological responsibility
# Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
# Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific discussion
# Clear and precise communication of complex scientific concepts
# Willingness to contribute to coordination, mentoring, and collaborative project activities
# Programming proficiency in Python and optionally in one compiled language
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Experience with scientific computing libraries and numerical software frameworks
# Ability to work with version control systems and collaborative software development tools
# Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.