Master’s Thesis (m/f/d) – Quantum Error Correction / Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

Werkstudent at Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen in Nordostpark 84, 90411 Nürnberg
Online since 2025-07-15

The »Quantum Compilation« group at Fraunhofer IIS is looking for motivated students! Since 2019, we’ve explored quantum computing topics like machine learning for quantum compilation, error correction, and quantum-circuit cutting. The Master’s thesis will be conducted jointly with the »Chair for Quantum Theory« at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg under Prof. Dr. Michael J. Hartmann.

What you will do
-Research quantum error correction & fault tolerance
-Develop & implement techniques to reduce overhead using ML/RL
-Simulate and test on real quantum hardware
-Document findings in a thesis and possibly a publication

What you bring to the table
-Background in physics, CS, math or similar
-Knowledge in QEC, Python & Qiskit
-Interest in ML, optimization
-English communication skills
-Willingness to attend on-site meetings in Nuremberg

What to expect
-Flexible hours, friendly team
-Creative, applied research
-Events, seminars, mentoring for women
-Full/part-time opportunities after studies

• Salary

  Not provided

• Working hours

  Not provided

• Location

  Nordostpark 84, 90411 Nürnberg (Germany)

• Working language

  Deutsch, Englisch

• Field of studies

  Computer Science, Computer Science - Bioinformatics, Computer Science - Games Engineering, Computer Science - Informatics, Computer Science - Business Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, Miscellaneous

• Kontakt

  Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen
  Am Wolfsmantel 33
  91058 Erlangen, Germany

  Andrea Dragon
  +49 911 580612314
  recruiting@iis.fraunhofer.de
  

Applications to this email address

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