Job posting no. Quantum Computing Trainer and Consultant (m/f/d)
Remuneration is in accordance with the collective agreement for the German public service (federal government); The position is suitable for part-time work and initially limited to four years. The Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen (GWDG) is the university computing center for the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and a computing and IT competence center for the Max Planck Society. The provision of high-performance HPC systems has been one of its tasks for over 40 years. As a national supercomputing center, the GWDG provides technical support to researchers and students from various scientific domains, including earth system science, life science, and engineering. We also participate in both national and international research projects. At the same time, we aim to improve our close collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and specialized computing centers, including the German Climate Computing Center (DKRZ) and the Institute for Advanced Simulation Jülich (IAS-JSC).
To add a new chapter to our commitment to providing innovative technical services, we are looking for a highly motivated candidate to be part of the QUICS (Quantum Innovation and Computing for SME) project. QUICS aims to provide low-threshold, secure, and reliable access to quantum resources for SMEs via an online portal. In addition to providing access, the goal is also to support companies by training them in different quantum technologies. The GWDG, along with the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS) of the University of Göttingen, provides a stimulating research environment in Scientific Computing, with an opportunity to conduct research at the intersection of applied computer science, High-Performance Computing, Quantum Computing, and AI.
Design quantum computing courses and hands-on and conduct courses, specifically for SMEs
Contribute in development and maintenance of hybrid classical-quantum workflows
Proven track record in designing and delivering of training/education programs
Fluent in written and spoken English and German
Familiarity with software development, particularly in Python
A modern, diverse, and exceptional work environment with close proximity to academia and research at the intersection of several innovative technology sectors
Social benefits of the public sector
2025 via our online form.
The GWDG strives for gender equity and diversity and therefore welcomes applications from any background.