PhD Student in Quantum Algorithms for Droplet and Bubble Oscillation Dynamics Modelling

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 19 Mar 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 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.

01.04.2026

Job description: PhD Student (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Droplet and Bubble Oscillation Dynamics 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 Institute of Fluid Dynamics conducts both fundamental and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics to enhance the sustainability, the energy efficiency, and the safety of industrial processes.

In a joint effort of both institutes, the Department AI4Quantum – Machine Learning for Quantum Simulation and Computing and Thermal Energy and Process Engineering are looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Droplet and Bubble Oscillation Dynamics Modelling.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of numerical and algorithmic methods for the simulation of fluid-dynamical or environmental systems

• 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

• Knowledge of Numerical solution of partial differential equations

• Knowledge of Scientific computing / high-performance computing

• Knowledge of Algorithmic modeling and simulation

• Fundamentals of machine learning or quantum computing

• Programming skills in Python and/or C/C++

• Experience with scientific software tools and numerical libraries

• Familiarity with Linux-based computing environments

• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams

• Motivation to engage in scientific research and method development

• Good written and oral communication skills

• 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.