Research Engineer in Quantum Computing for Computational Fluid Dynamics

Vacancies Research Engineer in Quantum Computing for Computational Fluid DynamicsKTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Job descriptionWe are recruiting a Research Engineer in Quantum Computing for Computational Fluid Dynamics for the Division of Computational Science and Technology. You will contribute to research on new computational methods for fluid dynamics, initially focusing on quantum-inspired techniques such as tensor networks and tensor-network-based machine learning. You will then investigate how these methods can be reformulated and implemented on quantum computing systems.The work includes method development, software implementation, numerical experiments, and evaluation against established computational fluid dynamics approaches. Work on courses and other educational activities within the division may also be included.QualificationsRequirements • A master’s degree in computer science, data science and artificial intelligence, computational science, applied mathematics, or equivalent competence. Applicants who have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 are second-cycle credits, are also eligible. • Good knowledge of Python programming.Preferred qualifications • Good collaborative abilities • Independence in work • Good social and communication skills • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equalityGreat emphasis will be placed on personal skills.Join us at KTHKTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work and grow at KTH.Trade union representativesContact information to trade union representatives.To apply for the positionLog into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.The application must include: • CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).About the employmentThe employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 6 months, with access according to agreement.Other informationFor information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process.It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. Apply hereType of employmentSpecial fixed-term employmentContract typeFull timeFull-time equivalent100 %First day of employmentAccording to agreementSalaryMonthly salaryNumber of positions1LocationStockholmCountyStockholms länCountrySwedenReference numberPA-2026-2811Published21.Aug.2026Last application date30.Aug.2026ContactStefano Markidismarkidis@kth.se