Postdoc Position On Quantum Machine Learning

Organisation/Company Computer Vision Center Research Field Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Oct **:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number AIA**-C43 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionCall reference: ****_QuCVABOUT CVCThe Computer VisionCenter(CVC) is a non-profit researchcenterestablishedin ** by theGeneralitatde Catalunya and theUniversitatAutònomade Barcelona (UAB). Its mission is to carry outcutting-edgeresearch that has the highest international impact in the field of computer vision. It also promotes the transference of knowledge to industry and society.Computer vision is an exciting research area and an omnipresent technology,essentially empoweringmachines with the sense of vision. The CVC is a successful marriage between knowledge and innovation. In addition to ourcutting-edgescientific achievements, we haveestablishedlasting ties with industrial partners and created several spin-off companies.CONTEXTAND MISSIONWe are seeking apostdocto join theQuantum Machine Learningteam(QML-CVC)in beautiful Barcelona.TheQML-CVCteam( )is part of the Computer Vision Center at theUniversitatAutònomade Barcelona; theCVC isacenterwith over 150 persons working machine learningand computer visionresearch.The position is for3years, starting ASAP,focused on’Quantum Machine Learning’,withtheobjectiveof investigating hybrid classical-quantum and quantum inspired algorithms.The tasks will include the design and implementation of explorative research pathways for general problems related to machine learning and computer vision. Specific research lines can be defined in collaboration with the supervisor, with potential avenues including generative models, optimization tasks, orotherspecific applications.Thecandidate will work in the context of the project ML-QSIM, a 4-year, 2M€ projectfunded by the Spanish Government,withina multidisciplinary team incollaboration with 3 most relevant institutions for the Spanish Research Council (CSIC): Centro deInvestigaciónenNanomaterialesyNanotecnología(CINN) in Asturias, Instituto deNanocienciayMaterialesde Aragón (INMA), and the Instituto deCienciadeMaterialesde Madrid (ICMM).Particularly, this will allow the validation of the research results in the Rydberg platform to be implemented during the lifetime of the project.Thiscontractwillbe part ofprojectI+D+igrantAIA****-C43,fundedbyMICIU/AEI/**/**/.DATA OF INCORPORATIONThe position is open from 29thJuly **** untilsuitablecandidate is found.The expected date of incorporation to the team is asap, no later than November 30th.PROJECT SUPERVISOR & HOSTING GROUPFernandoVilariñowill be the supervisor. He is the leader of theQuantum Machine Learning team(QML-CVC)at CVC. For more information on theQML-CVCteam visit:CANDIDATE ‘S PROFILEThe candidate shouldpossessa PhDin Quantum Information or Quantum Computingat the time ofenrollment, andhaveexperience and skills in algorithm design and candidate should have a background in machine learningand experience is welcome in common software libraries such asPennylane,Qiskitor similar.Applicants are expected to be fluent in both oral and written communication in English. They should work well ina team whiledemonstratinginitiative and independence. The candidate is expected to supervise PhD students.RESEARCH CONTACTIf you are interested in the position, please contact Dr.FernandoVilariñofor more information and applications( ).FUNDING CONDITIONSThe position will belocatedat Computer Vision Center (UniversitatAutònomade Barcelona campus).We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week) temporary contract with flexible working hours.Duration:Starting asap until final date of the projectinNovember 30, ****.Living allowance of **k€/year (gross salary) depending on experienceExpected starting date: The contract must start no later than November 30, **.OTM-R principles for selection processesThe CVC is committed to Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) for any potential candidate in all our processes. In ** we received the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) award.In October **, the CVC successfully completed the accreditation renewal process after an on-site visit and evaluation by EU experts.Through an extensive and continuous process, we improve the conditions and opportunities at CVC. With these actions, the CVC is committed to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, as well as the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. For more information follow this link .Selection processAPPLICATION PROCESSAll applications must be sent through the online form indicatingtheoffer code**_QuCV#J-*****-Ljbffr

The candidate shouldpossessa PhDin Quantum Information or Quantum Computingat the time ofenrollment, andhaveexperience and skills in algorithm design and candidate should have a background in machine learningand experience is welcome in common software libraries such asPennylane,Qiskitor similar. Applicants are expected to be fluent in both oral and written communication in English. They should work well ina team whiledemonstratinginitiative and independence. The candidate is expected to supervise PhD students.

The position will belocatedat Computer Vision Center (UniversitatAutònomade Barcelona campus). We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week) temporary contract with flexible working hours. Duration:Starting asap until final date of the projectinNovember 30, **. Living allowance of ***k€/year (gross salary) depending on experience Expected starting date: The contract must start no later than November 30, **. OTM-R principles for selection processes The CVC is committed to Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) for any potential candidate in all our processes. In ** we received the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) award.In October **, the CVC successfully completed the accreditation renewal process after an on-site visit and evaluation by EU experts.