Phd Scholarship - Distributed Quantum Computing

The Role:The PhD scholars (two) will work in the area of Distributed Quantum Computing as part of CSIRO's Data61 Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program. The project will work with Deakin researchers and Cisco researchers; it is planned that this will involve a funded internship in the Cisco Quantum Lab (for up to 6 months). For more information, please seeandWe are seeking two motivated and enthusiastic candidates as PhD scholars. The successful candidate will be based at Deakin University, Burwood campus.The PhD will be of 3 years duration (with possible extension to 3.5 years), with a stipend/scholarship of $41,650 per annum.To be successful, you'll have:Applicants must meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements, be enrolling full time and hold an Honours degree (First Class) or an equivalent standard Master's degree with a substantial research component. Please refer to the to higher degrees by research for further information.The successful applicant will have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related areas. This position is open to domestic candidates only (Australian PR/citizen, or New Zealand citizen).Additional criteria include:

• Some prior experience with Quantum Computing is desirable, though not required.

• Programming skills and mathematical maturity are required.

Your key responsibilities will be to:The successful candidate will achieve the research aims via a variety of research modalities including research, communication of research and Deakin's PhD award criteria.About us:The flexible learning options we provide our students and our diverse team of professionals and academic experts has enabled us to achieve a 5-star rating by the prestigious university ranking organisation Quacquarelli Symonds. For eight consecutive years, we've achieved the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities.We have a network of campuses, learning centres and research centres across Victoria and corporate offices in Melbourne, China, Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka. Our online Cloud campus provides more than 13,000 students with access to state-of-the-art digital tools and direct access to world-renowned academics.As a Victorian university with a global impact, Deakin is translating its research into commercial outcomes that will help drive innovation for Australia's economy.To submit your expression of interest, please send your cover letter, CV university transcripts, and relevant supporting documents of prior research (e.g. publications) to Professor Seng Loke at seng.loke@deakin.edu.au by 1 November 2024, or earlier.