Group manager and sientific leader Quantum Information Processing

About us
RISE Computer Science department is the leading Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence lab in Sweden. You will be joining a unit working with Space, Quantum, and High Performance Computing. Together with partners and customers from industry and academia we develop sustainable systems at the frontier of applied science.

About RISE and Quantum Information Processing (QIP)
The mission of the QIP focus area at RISE is to create an excellent environment for hybrid QIP combining classical and quantum methods and devices. The goal is to establish an integrated HPC+AI+QIP testbed, -network, and -ecosystem in Sweden, for advanced applications and users from industry, institutes, and academia. This involves work at all TRL levels, from low to high. The QIP ecosystem will integrate with and be part of Nordic-, European- and global ecosystems. It will connect to the EU digital programs involving the Quantum Flagship, the EuroHPC JU, EuroQCI, and ENCCs. It will be deeply involved in the development beyond 2028 towards fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC), and it will play a central role in the implementation of the Swedish Quantum Strategy during this time.

About the role
You will be manager of an agile team of researchers and experts with diverse backgrounds in classical- and quantum information technology (QIT) and a shared passion for bringing the benefits of quantum technology to societal benefit through training, mentoring, consulting and hands-on proof-of-concept projects.

The role involves forging a tight group of specialists that will be at the QIT forefront during the next 10 years and tackle the challenges that are the focus of QIT roadmaps – aiming for FTQC, quantum advantage and quantum supremacy. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the Quantum Excellence Centre where RISE has an important stake and will lead major projects.

Last, but not least, you will collaborate with Mimer (AI Factory at LiU and RISE) to promote integration of HPC, AI, and QC into a testbed and service centre for hybrid quantum computation at the global forefront.

Location is Gothenburg or Kista and we follow a hybrid work model that allows for dividing working hours between the office and a home workspace. The role will involve travels, mainly within Sweden and the EU.

About you

Requirements:

• PhD in Physics or Computer Science
• Background in natural sciences, computer science, data science and machine learning
• Solid experience of quantum information processing
• Extensive experience of Nordic quantum collaboration projects
• Extensive experience of the European R&I landscape and quantum computing projects
• Experience of management of large and complex projects
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish
• Strong communication and team working skills

As a person, it's important that you are relationship-oriented, eager to help build and grow this area, keen to realize the potential of quantum technology, and that you are attentive, empathetic, and socially engaged.

Are we right for each other?
RISE offers an inclusive workplace with a dynamic environment that gives you opportunities for development both professionally and personally. You will work in a team of committed colleagues to tackle exciting societal challenges. If you are an experienced project manager with a background in classical and quantum computer science, and have excellent management and communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Welcome with you application!
If you are interested and want to know more you are welcome to contact Director Data Platforms and Systems, Tobias Edman, +46 10 228 48 87. The application deadline is September 13. Apply without cover letter. Please note that selection and interviews may take place continuously during and after the application period.

Our union representatives are Ingemar Petermann, SACO, +46 10 228 41 22 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, +46 10 516 51 61.