Computational design of materials can improve the performance of many Bosch products like fuel cells, sensors, and electric engines. Current state-of-the-art atomistic simulation methods like density functional theory however fail to describe systems which exhibit properties that arise from strongly correlated electrons. Quantum computing might offer a path towards overcoming these challenges and understanding strongly correlated materials for a wide range of applications.

• The task of the Masters thesis will be to design advanced quantum algorithms for calculating ground states of fermionic systems.
• You will identify systems where conventional quantum algorithms like the variational quantum eigensolver fail and will develop strategies to overcome these limitations. Algorithmic developments will be implemented in Python (Qiskit) and extensively benchmarked on various systems.
• Furthermore, you will work in an attractive environment to perform cutting edge research at the forefront of a very active field as part of an international team tackling eminent challenges in atomistic materials simulation.

• Education: Master studies in the field of Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or comparable, with a completed Bachelor's degree in the Natural Sciences
• Experience and Knowledge: experience or strong interest in computation is expected as well as knowledge in condensed matter physics and quantum mechanics; basic knowledge of quantum computing and programming skills will be of advantage
• Personality and Working Practice: independent, structured, creative and highly motivated
• Enthusiasm: in condensed matter, quantum mechanics, programming and quantum computing 
• Languages: good oral and written English skills, German language skills beneficial but not necessary

  Apply now on the Bosch Job Portal:
  https://www.bosch.de/karriere/job/REF189426D-master-thesis-computing-ground-states-on-a-quantum-computer