PhD / Data Scientist in Quantum AI (m/f/x)

Focus Group: Data Science

32h per Week | Hagenberg, Austria (Hybrid)

Kickstart Your Research Career & Pursue Your PhD With Us

At SCCH, we believe that groundbreaking scientific innovation thrives on diverse perspectives. We are expanding our Data Science Group and are looking for a curious, collaborative mind to bridge the gap between quantum theory, AI methods, and industrial reality.

If you are a Master’s graduate eager to pursue a PhD with our full financial and academic support, we want to hear from you! This position offers the perfect launchpad to earn your doctorate while gaining invaluable applied research experience.

Your Impact & Tasks

As a key member of our dynamic research team that includes researchers from Data Science and Quantum Computing, you will learn, grow, and drive real-world impact through the following responsibilities:

• Innovate: Research and develop cutting-edge hybrid quantum AI technologies tailored for AI in industrial applications.
• Build: Design and implement hybrid methods, algorithms, and tools for integration of AI and quantum computing.
• Connect: Collaborate closely with leading industrial partners and international scientific consortia.
• Share: Publish your findings and present your work at prestigious international conferences and scientific meetings.

What You Bring to the Team

We know that excellent researchers come from diverse backgrounds and have different career paths. If you meet the core requirements and are excited about the field, we strongly encourage you to apply!

The Essentials

• Mindset: You enjoy team brainstorming just as much as deep, focused independent research.
• Education: A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Knowledge: A solid foundational understanding of Machine and/or Deep Learning, including experience in Python & tools such as Pytorch and pandas. Prior knowledge of quantum computing is a plus, but not required.
• Languages: Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); German is a welcome bonus but not a requirement.

Skills that will help you thrive (or that you want to develop with us)

Experience or a strong interest in one or several of the following areas:

• Quantum computing platforms & algorithm development
• High-Performance Computing (HPC) & simulation
• Software engineering practices

What We Offer

• A Launchpad for Your Career: Full financial and academic support, flexible pathways, and dedicated mentorship as you pursue your PhD while working with us.
• True Flexibility: Flexitime with no core hours and a highly adaptable hybrid/home-office policy designed to seamlessly fit your research and personal life.
• An Inspiring Environment: A creative, international team working with state-of-the-art methods alongside top-tier European research institutes.
• A Culture of Belonging: Regular team events, a welcoming and modern working atmosphere, and a team that genuinely values equal opportunity across all genders and nationalities.
• A competitive salary: The monthly gross salary is EUR 4,000 and is paid 14 times per year for full-time employment (40 hours per week). For this 32-hour position, the salary is calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Ready to take the next step in your academic journey?

We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your documents (CV and letter of motivation) to jobs@scch.at. If you have any questions regarding the PhD track or our flexible working models, please feel free to reach out.