PhD Projects in quantum computing for chemistry and life-science (Algorithms & Applications)

The newly established Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is building a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge program in the heart of Copenhagen at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of quantum mechanics was born 100 years ago. The ambition is to build a mission-driven, full-stack approach which will involve exciting innovations at every level, from the quantum processor to the quantum-classical interface all the way to quantum algorithms and applications. The vision of the programme is to enable the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve important chemical problems in the life-sciences and sustainability.

NQCP invites applicants for PhD fellowships in the Algorithms & Applications (A&A) section within this area.

Start date is 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter during 2026.

Project Description

We are interested in developing a project plan with prospective candidates to suit their skills and experience. Current priority areas for A&A are:

1. Model Hamiltonians for chemical systems
2. State preparation techniques
3. Schemes for extracting information and observables from quantum computation
4. Noise modelling of logical quantum circuits

A project can span one or multiple of these areas.

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