Research Team Leader

Description

| Page1 of 6 ANNOUNCEMENT – Research Team Leader / Group 4 The Director of the MAB QLAB Center announces a recruitment process for the position of Research Team Leader in Group 4 – Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence at the MAB QLAB Center, as part of the International Research Agendas (MAB) program, Action 2.1 of the European Funds for a Modern Economy 2021–2027 (FENG) Program, project FENG.02.01-IP.05-B013/25 “Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Information Technologies – QLAB.” The recruitment process is conducted by the International Scientific Committee in accordance with established recruitment guidelines. For Research Group Leaders, the International Scientific Committee conducts a competition, approves the scope of requirements, evaluates candidates, and issues a

Recruitment process

• the announcement)

• How to apply Email with the subject line "QLAB LZB G4 - <last name>" toqlab@uw.edu.pl along with the required documents in PDF format.

• Confirmation of receipt within 3 business days.

• The candidate should submit the following documents in PDF format:

• A signed privacy notice regarding the processing of personal data — in accordance with the template attached to the announcement.

• A signed candidate statement—in accordance with the template attached to the announcement.

• The “Center for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Information Technologies – QLAB” Project

• Agreement No. FENG.02.01-IP.05-B013/25 is co-financed by the European Union under Priority 2 of the European Funds for a

• Modern Economy 2021–2027 Program, as part of Measure 2.1 International Research Agendas. The project is implemented by the

• University of Warsaw, and the Foundation for Polish Science serves as the Intermediate Body for Measure 2.1 of FENG.

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• Curriculum Vitae, including in particular information on the candidate’s academic career, research experience, team leadership, participation in projects, and international collaboration.

• A cover letter explaining the rationale for applying for the position of Research Team Leader in QLAB Group 4 and describing how the candidate’s profile aligns with the QLAB

• Research Agenda—maximum 2 A4 pages.

• A copy of doctoral degree or other document confirming the award of a doctoral degree in physics, computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.

• A list of the candidate’s most significant scientific achievements, including publications, patents, prototypes, implementations, or other research results relevant to the profile of QLAB Group 4.

• A complete list of scientific publications, indicating up to five of the candidate’s most significant achievements along with a brief justification of their importance.

• A description of the research plan proposed for implementation in QLAB Group 4, covering scientific objectives, planned methods, potential results, opportunities for synergy with the QLAB Research Agenda, and the anticipated scientific or technological impact—maximum 5 A4 pages.

• Information on experience in leading research teams, providing academic supervision to students, doctoral candidates, or early-career researchers, as well as organizational and leadership experience.

• A list of ongoing or completed research projects, indicating the candidate’s role, funding sources, duration, and budget, if applicable.

• Information on experience in international collaboration, academic mobility, and interdisciplinary or cross-sectoral collaboration.

• Information on experience in the commercialization of research results, intellectual property protection, patent applications, proof-of-concept activities, or collaboration with industry—if applicable.

• At least two letters of recommendation from recognized scientists or experts in a field relevant to the position’s profile, sent directly by the recommenders to:qlab@uw.edu.pl.

• Other documents that the candidate deems relevant for the evaluation of their scientific achievements, leadership potential, project experience, or fit with the QLAB Research

• Agenda.

• Recruitment stages

• Stage I – formal evaluation of submitted documents.

• Stage II – substantive evaluation of applications by the Recruitment

• Committee.

• Stage III – interviews conducted by the International Scientific

• Committee with selected candidates, either online or in person.

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• Stage IV – determination of the final scores for candidates and selection of the candidate recommended for employment by the

• International Scientific Committee.

• Expected date and method of notification of results

• Within 45 days of the application deadline. Candidates will be notified individually via email. The results will also be published on the QLAB website and the EURAXESS portal.

• Contact regarding recruitment qlab@uw.edu.pl – please always include the reference number

• QLAB/2026/LZB/G4/01.

• Please indicate any accessibility needs in your cover letter.

• Recruitment is conducted in accordance with the University of Warsaw’s Policy on Open, Transparent, and

• Merit-Based Recruitment: https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/polityka-rekrutacji/

• Recruiting unit:

• Research profile of the unit MAB QLAB - https://qlab.uw.edu.pl (under construction). Group 4:

• Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence.

• Additional information The recruitment process for the position of Research Team Leader is conducted under the supervision of the Director of the MAB QLAB

• Center, with key input from the International Scientific Committee.

• The International Scientific Committee is responsible for conducting the competition, approving the job requirements, evaluating candidates, and issuing a recommendation regarding the hiring of the selected candidate.

• Recruitment is conducted in accordance with the rules of the FNP

• International Research Agendas program, the provisions of the MAB

• QLAB project grant agreement, the regulations in force at the https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/przydatne-dokumenty/ institutions that comply with the European Charter for Researchers.

Słowa kluczowe

• Head of the Research Team

• hybrid quantum algorithms

• innovative computational paradigms

• neuromorphic computing

• discrete transforms

• quantum communication

• quantum cryptography

• post- quantum cryptography

• security proofs