PhD Student (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Droplet and Bubble Oscillation Dynamics Modelling

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) is a German-Polish research center for data-intensive digital systems research. The Institute of Fluid Dynamics conducts both fundamental and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics to enhance the sustainability, the energy efficiency, and the safety of industrial processes.

In a joint effort of both institutes, the Department AI4Quantum – Machine Learning for Quantum Simulation and Computing and Thermal Energy and Process Engineering are looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Droplet and Bubble Oscillation Dynamics Modelling.

Your tasks:

• Development and implementation of numerical and algorithmic methods for the simulation of fluid-dynamical or environmental systems
• Research on quantum and hybrid quantum–classical algorithms for solving partial differential equations
• Implementation, testing, and benchmarking of computational methods on high-performance computing and quantum computing platforms
• Analysis and validation of results using classical reference models and simulation data
• Documentation of research results and contribution to scientific publications and project reports

Your profile:

• Development and implementation of numerical and algorithmic methods for the simulation of fluid-dynamical or environmental systems
• Research on quantum and hybrid quantum–classical algorithms for solving partial differential equations
• Implementation, testing, and benchmarking of computational methods on high-performance computing and quantum computing platforms
• Analysis and validation of results using classical reference models and simulation data
• Documentation of research results and contribution to scientific publications and project reports

We offer:

• Development and implementation of numerical and algorithmic methods for the simulation of fluid-dynamical or environmental systems
• Research on quantum and hybrid quantum–classical algorithms for solving partial differential equations
• Implementation, testing, and benchmarking of computational methods on high-performance computing and quantum computing platforms
• Analysis and validation of results using classical reference models and simulation data
• Documentation of research results and contribution to scientific publications and project reports

At HZDR, we promote and value diversity among our employees. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnic and social origin, belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

For any questions, do not hesitate to ask: Mr. Werner Dobrautz Tel.: +49 3581 37523 59, Dr. Wei Ding Tel.: +49 351 260 2170

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.

Organization unit: CASUS (https://www.hzdr.de/FWU)

Place of work/ Working hours: Dresden 29,25 h/week

Deadline: 19 March 2026

Online application English (https://www.hzdr.de/db/!BewerbungS1?pNid=490&pJid=2201&pLang=en) / German (https://www.hzdr.de/db/!BewerbungS1?pNid=490&pJid=2201&pLang=de)

Job-Id: 2026/28 (2201)

Contact details

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