Nanyang Quantum Solutions

Nanyang Quantum Solutions

Group supported by the Nanyang Assistant Professorship grant awarded to Marek Gluza

10 openings for 10 minds to work in one quantum solutions unit

See the description just below for the 3 main team profiles at NQS and orient yourself via this table of contents:

Context from Marek Gluza, the hiring manager:

I’m hiring a strike-team of 10 intellectual ‘Swiss-knives’ who will forge quantum technology advances with me at NTU Singapore. I’ll teach you how to operate like a Swiss-knife serving between quantum theory and hardware reality. You don’t need to have it all figured out, but you need to know what you bring to the table.

The team (5 PhD students, 3 Postdocs, 2 RAs) will operate along the following 3 profiles and then see the job descriptions below (or use links above).

Profile A. From mathematics to algorithms: Geometrically designing quantum algorithms.

  • Core: You will learn how ideas from differential geometry can outperform state-of-the-art like QPE. The starting point are double-bracket flows.

  • Who: If you ‘are’ a physicist but always wanted to do mathematics, the 1st postdoc role is for you. I need you to know more linear algebra and analysis than I do.

  • Important: This has nothing to do with simple programming. LLMs automatically attached the header ‘Code. Developing new quantum algorithms.’ Forget it. This role is unique; you will use Riemannian optimization instead.

B. From algorithms to circuits: Deploying geometrically-designed algorithms.

  • Core: You will code in python or Julia (I don’t like it, but you can go with Rust if you must) to get actual gate counts in Qrisp because triangle inequalities are usually far off. Ideally, bring down resource estimates to the hardware level.
  • Who: If you are protective of your programming and were producing code before Claude, the 2nd postdoc role is the one for you. I need you to be so good in coding, though, that you are looking to grow.
  • Important: You’ll validate feasibility on commercially available hardware—Helios is coming to Singapore—and liaise with providers using neutral atoms.

C. From circuits to hardware: Constructing new engineering solutions.

  • Core: Translate theory into action by engineering solutions that make hardware reach further. This will be done under NDA with commercial providers or for in-house prototypes.
  • Who: If doing just one thing is too boring and you end up being the one to make things work, then the 3rd postdoc role is for you. I need you to, once we brainstormed and identified them, deliver solutions that actually work and bring values to those around us.
  • Important: This is a quantum middleware role which is a nascent specialization between software and hardware that will soon be more important than the profiles promoted by hype.

How to join: You apply by email. To pass the filtering of generic applicants:

Watch the movie Moneyball (or ask Gemini to summarize it).

Attach your CV.

You may add a cover letter to contextualize your background.

To pass the interview:

Tell me at least one thing that I don't know, but I will need. Before I hire you, we both must know what warrants that decision.

Job descriptions

You will be working at NTU in Singapore. If you have any worries, do check with AI that your initial hesitations can be quickly answered because it’s simply a very top environment to work at. E.g. ask Gemini about NTU’s topping of academic rankings or about Singapore being awesome https://gemini.google.com/share/c8926986ff00

Postdoc Offers

At NTU Research Fellow is the name of the role of a Postdoc. You must have a PhD.

If you qualify for this job but are in the process of receiving your PhD then I would have to reopen this opening as a Research Associate. Once you get you doctoral title, the contract can then be upgraded through an internal process.

Postdoc position A

Research Fellow in “Geometrical design of quantum algorithms”

We are seeking an either highly motivated researcher or a highly smart individual, or both, to design quantum algorithms based on Riemannian optimization for tasks such as matrix diagonalization, quantum signal processing or preparing cold quantum many-body states with not too many operations so prototypes of quantum computers can run these. This is a postdoc position, you must have a PhD degree but if you’re close to graduation then you can start as Research Associate.

With whom? With Prof. Marek Gluza at NTU Singapore who is eager to debate with you whether double-bracket quantum algorithms or a different approach are the right one when executing on Helios or Heron. The research group is being formed but see https://marekgluza.github.io/ for the intended culture centered on the idea of serving experimental efforts through theoretical support developing quantum middleware solutions.

  • Core: You will learn how ideas from differential geometry can outperform state-of-the-art like QPE. The starting point are double-bracket flows.
  • Who: If you ‘are’ a physicist but always wanted to do mathematics, the 1st postdoc role is for you. I need you to know more linear algebra and analysis than I do.

  • Important: This has nothing to do with simple programming. LLMs automatically attached the header ‘Code. Developing new quantum algorithms.’ Forget it. This role is unique; you will use Riemannian optimization instead.

  • Duration: 2 years (renewable)
  • Deadline: May 1st, 2026
  • Apply for Postdoc Position by clicking this text and sending an email to Marek Gluza which should include:
    1. A paragraph how you would use either DBQAs or a different solution for the above.
    2. Link to your Google scholar.
    3. Link to your best paper and state the reason: “My best paper is arXiv:… because …”. 3.1. You may want to optionally highlight any other paper that would be a suitable conversation starter.
    4. Your professional CV.
    5. Optionally: Cover letter. As part of our merit-based hiring, we recognize that potential isn’t always reflected in traditional metrics. We invite all applicants to contextualize their journey in a personally written cover letter. This helps us evaluate your prospective potential alongside your existing abilities; see the guide for applicants for more information. Applicants from underrepresented groups or those from countries affected by crises are particularly encouraged to provide one.

Postdoc position B

Research Fellow in “Deploying geometrically-designed algorithms”

The Nanyang Quantum Solutions team led by Prof. Marek Gluza at NTU Singapore is seeking a new member to tailor quantum circuits based on geometrically motivated approaches capable of preparing cold quantum many-body states with not too many operations so prototypes of quantum computers can run these. This is a postdoc position, you must have a PhD degree.

With whom? With Prof. Marek Gluza at NTU Singapore who is eager to debate with you whether double-bracket quantum algorithms or a different approach are the right one when executing on Helios or Heron. The research group is being formed and see https://marekgluza.github.io/ for the intended culture centered on the idea of serving experimental efforts through theoretical support developing quantum middleware solutions.

  • Core: You will code in python or Julia (I don’t like it, but you can go with Rust if you must) to get actual gate counts in Qrisp because triangle inequalities are usually far off. Ideally, bring down resource estimates to the hardware level.
  • Key deliverable: You’ll validate feasibility of the ideas that we will develop on commercially available hardware (Helios is coming to Singapore) and liaise with providers using neutral atoms.

  • Who will fulfill the requirements:
    +: If you are protective of your programming and were producing code before Claude, this role will value your expertise. We need you to be so good in programming, though, that you are looking to grow beyond just coding.
    +: If you have been running circuits on quantum hardware then that’s directly needed. We need you to be the researcher bringing in the experience that allows you to be deploying the full pipeline starting from the whiteboard discussions with Marek, to supporting your junior peers and all the way to making sure research assistants have put the correct final plot into overleaf.
    +: If you know fermions or have worked with FeMoCo then you will be able to help us. We need you to increase our expertise in this area, especially on the state-of-the-art prior to quantum computing and on finding molecular orbitals or 1-RDMs.

  • Duration: 2 years (renewable)
  • Deadline: May 1st, 2026
  • Apply for Postdoc Position by clicking this text and sending an email to Marek Gluza which should include:
    1. A paragraph how you would use either DBQAs or a different solution for the above.
    2. Link to your Google scholar.
    3. Link to your best paper and state the reason: “My best paper is arXiv:… because …”. 3.1. You may want to optionally highlight any other paper that would be a suitable conversation starter.
    4. Your professional CV.
    5. Optionally: Cover letter. As part of our merit-based hiring, we recognize that potential isn’t always reflected in traditional metrics. We invite all applicants to contextualize their journey in a personally written cover letter. This helps us evaluate your prospective potential alongside your existing abilities; see the guide for applicants for more information. Applicants from underrepresented groups or those from countries affected by crises are particularly encouraged to provide one.

Postdoc position C

Research Fellow in “Quantum middleware solutions architect”

We are seeking an either highly motivated researcher or a highly smart individual, or both, to tailor quantum middleware solutions enhancing the performance of quantum hardware when benchmarked using double-bracket quantum algorithms for the task of preparing cold quantum many-body states. This is a postdoc position, you must have a PhD degree but if you’re close to graduation then you can start as Research Associate.

With whom? With Prof. Marek Gluza at NTU Singapore who is eager to debate with you whether double-bracket quantum algorithms or a different approach are the right one when executing on Helios or Heron. The research group is being formed but see https://marekgluza.github.io/ for the intended culture centered on the idea of serving experimental efforts through theoretical support developing quantum middleware solutions.

  • Core: Translate theory into action by engineering solutions that make hardware reach further. This will be done under NDA with commercial providers or for in-house prototypes.
  • Who: If doing just one thing is too boring and you end up being the one to make things work, then the 3rd postdoc role is for you. I need you to, once we brainstormed and identified them, deliver solutions that actually work and bring values to those around us.

  • Important: This is a quantum middleware role which is a nascent specialization between software and hardware that will soon be more important than the profiles promoted by hype.

  • Duration: 2 years (renewable)
  • Deadline: May 1st, 2026
  • Apply for Postdoc Position by clicking this text and sending an email to Marek Gluza which should include:
    1. A paragraph how you would use either DBQAs or a different solution for the above.
    2. Link to your Google scholar.
    3. Link to your best paper and state the reason: “My best paper is arXiv:… because …”. 3.1. You may want to optionally highlight any other paper that would be a suitable conversation starter.
    4. Your professional CV.
    5. Optionally: Cover letter. As part of our merit-based hiring, we recognize that potential isn’t always reflected in traditional metrics. We invite all applicants to contextualize their journey in a personally written cover letter. This helps us evaluate your prospective potential alongside your existing abilities; see the guide for applicants for more information. Applicants from underrepresented groups or those from countries affected by crises are particularly encouraged to provide one.

Note for Applicants:

Shortlisted candidates will eventually need to complete a formal application via the NTU Careers portal to satisfy HR requirements. That official posting will likely ask for a “highly motivated candidate,” but I hope you will keep your smarts nonetheless.

The formal link will be available within the next 4 weeks; in the meantime, please submit your materials directly as outlined above.

PhD Openings

Applications are invited for 5 fully funded PhD projects with topics on quantum computing, non-equilibrium dynamics, mathematical physics, many-body physics and hardware engineering.

  • Requirements: Master’s degree in Physics, CS, Math, or Engineering. Exceptional candidates without a Master’s will be considered too.
  • Funding: Full tuition + competitive stipend.
  • How to apply: Select at least one project below. You will apply for a formal scholarship and will be vetted by a committee. To take up your candidacy I will need you to send an email to Marek Gluza which should include:
    1. A paragraph about how you solved your biggest mistake during your studies.
    2. The lecture course that taught you the most so far. 2.1. You may want to optionally highlight any other lecture course that would be a suitable conversation starter.
    3. Your professional CV.
    4. Optionally: Cover letter. As part of our merit-based hiring, we recognize that potential isn’t always reflected in traditional metrics. We invite all applicants to contextualize their journey in a personally written cover letter. This helps us evaluate your prospective potential alongside your existing abilities; see the guide for applicants for more information. Applicants from underrepresented groups or those from countries affected by crises are particularly encouraged to provide one.

Project A: Designing quantum algorithms using Riemannian geometry

You will work on designing quantum algorithms using Riemannian geometry.

Project B: Quantum middleware solutions facilitating large-scale execution of quantum algorithms

You will be working on making quantum hardware prototypes work. Quantum middleware means that you will learn to have contributions both on quantum software and hardware, for the latter you will collaborate with either Prof. D. Wilkowski or R. Dumke, and probably both.

Project C: Learning effective models of correlated quantum matter from double-bracket quantum algorithms

You will work on using double-bracket quantum algorithms for learning effective models of complicated quantum systems.

Project D: Fermionic programmable gate-arrays

You will work on proposing new hardware solutions for programming fermionic atoms trapped and controlled using optical tweezers.

Project E: Timing a spin flip in an equilibrating system using entanglement

You will work on designing quantum non-equilibrium dynamics with ideas from quantum computing.

Project $X+iY$: Complex wildcard

I don’t mind a challenge. If none of the above works give me a constructive feedback, describe how your strengths go beyond these and I will brainstorm with you how to fund your PhD project.

Other Openings

Role: Research Assistant We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to assist with data collection and daily lab operations. Perfect for recent graduates looking for research experience before grad school.

  • Type: Full-time or Part-time.
  • Duration: 1 year (renewable)
  • Deadline: May 1st, 2026
  • Skills: Python, basic statistics, and excellent organization.
  • Apply for this RA opening by clicking this text and sending an email to Marek Gluza which should include:
    1. A paragraph about how you solved your biggest programming or organizatorial mistake.
    2. The lecture course that taught you the most so far. 2.1. You may want to optionally highlight any other lecture course that would be a suitable conversation starter.
    3. Your professional CV.
    4. Optionally: Cover letter. As part of our merit-based hiring, we recognize that potential isn’t always reflected in traditional metrics. We invite all applicants to contextualize their journey in a personally written cover letter. This helps us evaluate your prospective potential alongside your existing abilities; see the guide for applicants for more information. Applicants from underrepresented groups or those from countries affected by crises are particularly encouraged to provide one.