Postdoc Position in Quantum Causal Inference at Purdue University
We are looking for candidate with good knowledge in information theory and causal inference, who would be willing to apply the concepts in quantum information theory.
May 25, 2020

The Electrodynamics Lab ( https://www.electrodynamics.org/ ) under Prof. Zubin Jacob and CLAN Lab ( https://engineering.purdue.edu/CLANLabs ) under Prof. Vaneet Aggarwal at Purdue University are actively seeking a post-doctoral candidate with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Causal inference
  • Entropic approaches to information theory
  • Quantum information theory
  • Quantum tomography
  • Quantum machine learning

Successful candidates will work closely with computer scientists, theoretical physicists and experimentalists to develop/test algorithms for real-world applications. There will be creative freedom to shape the research project in the broad area of quantum causal inference and undertake leadership roles.

The appointment is an annual contract, renewable up to three years pending funding availability and performance. The position is immediately available. Applicants should have completed their PhD by the time of their appointment. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. There are no teaching obligations.

Interested candidates are requested to send a CV and three representative publications to Prof. Zubin Jacob ( [email protected] ) and Prof. Vaneet Aggarwal ( [email protected] ).

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University is consistently ranked among the top 10 schools within the US. For further information about the school’s research and activities, please go to our web page: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE

 

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

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