PhD Student (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Fluid and Environmental Flow Modelling / Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Modeling and Simulation or …

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Gorlitz, SACHSEN
Deadline: 28 Jan 2026

19 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
Research Field

Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

28 Jan 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)
Country

Germany
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Other
Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 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?

No

Offer Description

Area of research:

PHD Thesis


Part-Time Suitability:

The position is suitable for part-time employment.


Starting date:

01.03.2026


Job description:PhD Student (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 AI4Quantum – Machine Learning for Quantum Simulation and Computing is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Fluid and Environmental Flow Modelling. 

Your tasks

# Development and implementation of numerical and algorithmic methods for the simulation of fluid-dynamical or environmental systems
# Experiences with research on quantum and hybrid quantum–classical algorithms for solving partial differential equations
# Implementation, testing and benchmarking of computational methods on high-performance computing and quantum computing platforms
# Analysis and validation of results using classical reference models and simulation data
# Documentation of research results and contribution to scientific publications and project reports

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Modeling and Simulation or related field
# Numerical solution of partial differential equations
# Scientific computing / high-performance computing
# Algorithmic modeling and simulation
# Fundamentals of machine learning or quantum computing
# Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
# Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
# Willingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams
# Good written and oral communication skills
# Motivation to engage in scientific research and method development
# Programming skills in Python and/or C/C++
# Experience with scientific software tools and numerical libraries
# Familiarity with Linux-based computing environments
# English language proficiency (written and spoken)

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# 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.


Where to apply
E-mail

personal@hzdr.de
Website
https://www.hzdr.de/job2187e

Requirements
Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://www.hzdr.de/job2187e

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
Country
Germany
City
Görlitz
Geofield


Contact
City

Dresden
Website

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=0
Street

Bautzner Landstraße 400
Postal Code

01328
E-Mail

kontakt@hzdr.de
Phone

+49 351 260-0
Fax

+49 351 269-0461

STATUS: EXPIRED

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