Working Student - Quantum Error Correction & Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing (all gender)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world’s leading applied research organizations. 75 institutes develop cutting-edge technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people working in technology, science, administration and IT. They know: If you join Fraunhofer, then you are able to promote change. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

Welcome to Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS! As the largest institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we have been conducting research for over 30 years in diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data collection, signal processing and transmission. Talents from various engineering and natural science disciplines will find a wide range of exciting research topics under a single roof. A few highlights that reflect our innovative strength: Quantum Computing, 5G/6G mobile communication technologies, generative AI in speech and signal processing, and X-ray imaging for e-mobility. And that’s just the beginning!

Which sustainable solutions will you find with us?

You are interested in combining research and practices and would like to develop further in the field of Quantum Error Correction and Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing?

Then have a look at our offer!

Here’s How You Will Make a Difference

Our »Quantum Compilation« team develops methods and software for robust, resource-efficient quantum computing in the early fault-tolerant era. The central focus of this position is quantum error correction (QEC), fault-tolerant computation, and QEC-aware quantum compilation.

You will work at the interface of theory and practice: translating concepts from quantum information theory into implementations, running simulation experiments, and critically evaluating the results. Your tasks may include:

• Quantum error correction: Investigate, implement and benchmark quantum error-correcting codes and fault-tolerant protocols.
• Simulation and evaluation: Design, perform and analyze simulation experiments under realistic noise models, including logical error rates and resource requirements.
• Fault-tolerant compilation: Contribute to software tools and optimization methods for compiling quantum circuits with fault-tolerance and error-correction constraints in mind.
• Artificial intelligence approaches: Depending on your background and interests, explore AI methods for code design or fault-tolerant compilation.

What you bring to the table

• You are currently studying physics, mathematics, computer science or a related field.
• You have a demonstrated understanding of fundamental quantum error-correction principles and fault-tolerant quantum computing. You can show this through relevant university courses, research work, a thesis, personal or open-source projects, or comparable experience.
• You have practical experience with Python and are comfortable implementing methods and evaluating numerical experiments in simulation.
• Knowledge of machine-learning and mathematical optimization methods is a strong plus.
• You speak and write English fluently.
• You can regularly be present at our lab in Nuremberg.

What you can expect

• Organize your schedule: Benefit from flexible working hours that are perfectly compatible with your studies.
• Become part of a creative team: Experience an open and friendly working atmosphere in which your ideas are valued.
• Variety that inspires: Look forward to divers tasks that inspire and challenge you.
• Shape the future with us: Take part in application-oriented research and put your theoretical knowledge to practice.
• Innovation that inspires: Exciting and pioneering projects that make a real difference.

We will agree your start date and weekly working hours with you individually (as a working student 10 to 20 hours per week). You can reduce your hours before exams and increase them during semester breaks. You can set your working days flexibly. After your studies, there are attractive opportunities to join the institute on a full-time or part-time basis. You can flexibly determine the working days of your fixed-term employment contract.

After some initial period as working student, we would be happy to offer you the opportunity to write a bachelor's or master's thesis in cooperation with us in the above-mentioned subject. The thesis will be assigned and carried out in accordance with the rules of your university.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled people are given preference if they are equally qualified.

Ready for change?

Then apply now and make the difference! (PDF: Cover Letter, Resume, Certificates).

Do you have questions about the application process? Our recruiter Sezer Sentürk will be happy to assist you: Phone +49 9131 7762-429.

Location: Nürnberg