IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center is a leading research, development, and innovation centre active in the fields of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Data Analytics (HPDA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Quantum Computing (QC) and their applications. We have strong international links and employ more than 180 scientific, technical, and administrative staff. At present, IT4Innovations is running two supercomputers: Karolina (15.7 PFlop/s, installed in the summer of 2021), Barbora (849 TFlop/s, installed in the autumn of 2019), and is a member of the consortium operating LUMI, one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers. The VLQ quantum computer was installed at IT4Innovations in 2025.                 

Research assistant                  

for Quantum Computing Lab

 

Activity description:                   

  • development of quantum algorithms in line with the needs of IT4Innovations projects,        

  • development of quantum variational algorithms,  

  • implementation of developed quantum algorithms on quantum simulators and computers, 

  • participation in national or international research projects, 

  • publishing activities, including presenting results at conferences.    

                              

Full-time equivalent: 0,5 - 1,0

Type of job contract: fixed-term employment

Expected start of employment: 1. 11. 2025 or as agreed

                              

Requirements:                     

  • higher education in IT or computational mathematics, minimum required degree of MSc at the time of commencing employment,

  • experience with quantum register programming,               

  • minimum basic knowledge of C/C++ and Python,             

  • the following experience is an advantage: experience with using the Qiskit framework, applying quantum algorithms to optimisation tasks, involvement in developing practical use cases,              

  • willingness to continue learning and work in a team,       

  • pracovní znalost anglického jazyka.

                              

We offer:                           

  • work in a friendly team fostering open and efficient communication,  

  • flexible working hours and home office,    

  • salary evaluation according project conditions and candidate's experience, 

  • possibility of further education,      

  • 6 weeks of holidays,

  • university kindergarten,                                                                                                                       

  • contribution option to pension plan,                                                                                                                   

  • company catering in the canteen, 

  • MultiSport card,         

  • other employee benefits according to the employer's offer

 

The application form, substantiated by a letter of motivation and CV, should be sent electronically by 22 September 2025 to petra.brozova@vsb.cz. In the subject line, please state “Open Call for the position of the  Research Assistant for Quantum Computing Lab”.

 

Your personal data will be processed to the extent necessary for the implementation of the selection procedure in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679.