Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Quantum Computing and Quantum FinTech Sultan Qaboos University in Oman

Postdoctoral Research Assistant opportunity at Sultan Qaboos University, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), for a funded HMTF project titled “Quantum-FinTech: The Next Generation Financial Technologies Powered by Quantum Computing.”

This position is aimed at researchers working at the intersection of Quantum Computing, Quantum Finance, Quantum Machine Learning, Optimization, and computational methods for financial technologies. The project mentions applications such as portfolio optimization, risk modeling, and fraud detection, making it a strong fit for candidates with a background in quantum algorithms and finance-oriented modeling.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in Quantum Computing or a closely related field, preferably awarded within the last 5 years. The post also asks for hands-on experience with Qiskit, D-Wave Ocean, or similar quantum SDKs, plus a strong mathematical and optimization background. Proficiency in Python is desirable, along with experience in quantum annealing and/or gate-based platforms. Familiarity with quantum machine learning and quantum finance applications is also preferred.

Funding and appointment: this is a funded postdoctoral role with an initial 6-month term, extendable depending on performance and funding availability.

How to apply: submit your application online via the provided link. For questions, contact Hafiz Asif at [email protected].

Institution: Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.