"Post-Doctoral Associate in The Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS) - Dr. Hisham Sati"

The Center for Quantum and Topological Systems (CQTS) at New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi, UAE invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate position, in the area of Quantum Algorithms. The candidate is expected to conduct research in computer science focusing on the combinatorial aspects of quantum experiments and quantum algorithms for computational geometry problems. Prior expertise in these areas is highly encouraged.

The selected candidate will work on cutting edge technologies in an excellent research environment, with a potential to work with a Quantum Computer through our collaboration partners. The Center possesses the unique possibility to investigate cutting-edge interdisciplinary questions within the theoretical and fundamental aspects of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science and Engineering, from various points of view and different abstraction levels. The selected candidate will also have great opportunities to work on interdisciplinary research problems with other postdocs of the center.

We also expect successful applicants to do cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and work in synergy towards improving the collaborations and connections among the different areas. Ability to work and connect to more than one topic and having interdisciplinary perspective is an advantage, but disciplinary applications will be considered as well having a focus and in depth expertise in a particular topic mentioned above.

Applicants should meet the following qualifications and possess relevant expertise: A PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field, with specialization in Quantum computing and Graph theory. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting research on graph theoretic approaches to design quantum photonic experiments. Additionally, the position involves exploring quantum algorithms for computational geometry problems.

The appointment will be for a period of two years, and extensions to longer terms are possible upon review. The terms of employment for these positions include a very competitive salary with additional attractive benefits, including generous housing allowance, medical insurance with access to world class facilities, annual home leave allowance, and (if applicable) dependent private school fees. Salaries are tax-free in the UAE (for US tax, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can be used). The researchers will have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, etc. and will have access to excellent world-class research facilities.

The preferred starting date is Fall 2025, but earlier dates are also possible based on the excellence of the candidate and the processing steps. Review of applications will start on July 10, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, a brief statement of research interests, a transcript and three letters of recommendation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to outline (in the cover letter and/or research statement) how they plan to contribute to create interdisciplinary connections within the research areas of the center. Questions regarding specifics for this position may be directed to Prof. Hisham Sati at hsati@nyu.edu.