Work group:

CMS

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Starting date:

13.03.2026

Job description:

DESY

The CMS Quantum Computing group develops generative machine learning models for detector simulations, specifically the simulation of showers in calorimeters: Proof-of-principle models were successfully developed with methods of Quantum Machine Learning. In cooperation with the University partners the aim of this project ls to translate classical analysis and simulation algorithms into hybrid or even full quantum algorithms. The physics to be addressed belongs to the ErUM Community. ErUM stands for research for the universe and matter and brings together around 20,000 scientists from various fields in Germany: astroparticle physics, elementary particle physics, accelerator physics, research with neutrons, research with synchrotron radiation, research with nuclear probes and ion beams; hadron and nuclear physics as well as the council of German observatories (https://erumdatahub.de/en/erum-communities/).

About your role:

• Team up with experts in the ErUM domain and perform the transfer towards quantum systems in close communication
• Understand the purpose of the classical algorithm
• Evaluate the suitability for a translation into a hybrid or full quantum algorithm
• Participate in the transition process
• Define and perform benchmark tests before, during and after the translation
• Science communication for quantum computing into the ErUM community, as well as into interested interdisciplinary science and industrial groups

About you:

• PhD in physics, mathematics, quantum information or similar fields
• Knowledge in Quantum Computing
• Experience in the analysis and simulation of experiments in the physics domain of the ErUM community

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:

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DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.

You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/

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