Your Job:
1. Review of (classical) partitioning algorithms, spectral methods based on Network Modularity
2. Identification of use cases for graph partitioning in power systems related studies, for State Estimation
3. Develope new or tailor existing QUBO (Quadratic Unconstrianed Binary Optimization) formulations for graph partitioning objecitves to the use case found in step
4. Compare the partitioning found using the classical algorithms (from 1) with Quantum Optimization Ansatz (from 3)
Your Profile:
5. Enrolled as master student in a university
6. Good background in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or other related subject (you do not need a background in Quantum Computation/Optimization)
7. Good programming skills
8. Useful expertise for the project: Graph Theory/Network Science, Power Systems, Linear Algebra
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
9. Interdisciplinary work combining physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering
10. Intensive supervision by one or more experienced and helpful colleague(s)
11. Friendly and international working environment
12. Access to high-performance computing hardware, and chances to run your algorithm on state-of-the-art quantum-computers and/or supercomputers
13. An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a forward-looking theme
14. The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
15. A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
We look forward to receiving your application. The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.
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