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WHAT WE OFFER

The Digital R&D (DRD) department is responsible for innovative computer-aided solutions for chemical product and application development at Covestro. DRD integrates expertise in material simulation and computational chemistry as well as competences in laboratory digitalization, R&D data science and high-performance computing (HPC).

You will develop, integrate, and apply quantum computing and advanced classical methods for computational chemistry. You will benefit from the internal expertise, a network of multi-year collaborations with high profile players in this space including the Google Quantum AI team and quantum computing startup QC Ware, as well as state-of-the-art HPC infrastructure. Through this setup, you will get the opportunity to work in industry on cutting edge technology and do basic science and method development.

• You will be part of the diverse, international, and interdisciplinary Digital R&D team at Covestro and will perform the following tasks:

• You will work on quantum algorithm development and quantum programming with PennyLane and Cirq

• You will benchmark and apply quantum computing and cutting-edge classical methods of computational chemistry (e.g., CASSCF, DMRG, CASPT2, NEVPT2, …)

• You will identify use cases for these methods in exchange with applied computational and laboratory chemists with a focus on chemical processes for achieving Covestro’s vision of circular economy

• Finally, you will have the opportunity to write patent applications and publish in scientific journals

WHAT YOU OFFER

• You hold a PhD in the area of quantum theory/information/computing or a PhD in theoretical or computational chemistry with a focus on methods and their development for strongly correlated systems combined with substantial interest in the respective other field

• You have a strong track record of scientific publications and ideally relevant experience as either postdoctoral researcher or member of a technology/software startup or industry R&D group

• You know how to use Python’s advanced language features (classes, decorators, generators, …), data types, and relevant standard libraries (e.g., numpy, scipy, pandas, …)

• Ideally you have experience with professional software development workflows and tools (version control, unit testing, containers, DevOps,…)

• You are well versed using the Linux command line and have experience with high performance computing (e.g., Slurm, Singularity, OpenMP, Cuda, …)

• You have a strong interest, desire and the ability to find and apply new computing, programming and mathematical concepts to solve scientific and technical problems

• You complement our team with your proactive work attitude, have good time and self-management and are fluid in English.

This position has a flexible starting date. Fully time employment is preferred, part time also possible.

First questions will be answered by Ms Isabell Ramrath Phone: +49 214 6009 8246.

YOUR APPLICATION
Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you exciting career opportunities. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, your resume, certificates as well as your salary expectations and your notice period. Become part of our Team - apply now!

Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.

We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.

Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.

Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here: 

https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits  

Contact Us

http://www.covestro.com

Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, disability, appearance or sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.