Quantum Machine Learning: Engineer 

Quantum Machine Learning: Engineer 

Job Reference: 20240918_COMMUNICITY 

About CVC 

The Computer Vision Center (CVC) is a non-profit research center established in 1995 by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Its mission is to carry out cutting-edge research that has the highest international impact in the field of computer vision. It also promotes the transference of knowledge to industry and society.  

Computer vision is an exciting research area and an omnipresent technology, essentially empowering machines with the sense of vision. The CVC is a successful marriage between knowledge and innovation. In addition to our cutting-edge scientific achievements, we have established lasting ties with industrial partners and created several spin-off companies. 

Context and Mission 

The QML-CVC group is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of physicists and computer scientists, experts in computer vision, machine learning and quantum information. The QML group is looking for an engineer to collaborate on the development of quantum generative models. We are interested in understanding the representation power of quantum systems to sample from distributions capturing relevant features to image and process stream audio-visual data (e.g. musical concert, video-conferences). In this line, we are currently exploring potential computational advantages regarding resource consumption. 

The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Fernando Vilariño, and will be integrated into the research dynamics of the QML team, with the objective of generating scientific contributions, particularly in the shape of scientific papers, but also potentially in the shape of outreach pieces or artistic creations, in order to explore the social impact of AI and innovation in our society. 

This position is linked to the Communicity EU project (No. 101070325).  

Key Duties 

  • Implementation of the state of the art on Quantum Generative Models 
  • Implementation of quantum alternatives to classical diffusion models. 
  • Development of software tools to illustrate the potential advantages of using the quantum paradigm. 
  • Write ONE scientific paper as a summary of the research activity. 

Requirements:  

  • Education 
  • Computer science degree. 
  • Master in Computer Vision. 
  • Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience 
  • Previous experience in Pennylane quantum computing framework 
  • Knowledge of quantum information 
  • Good programming skills using python 
  • Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience 
  • Professional experience in software development 
  • Programming skills in C and C++ 
  • Competences 
  • Fluency in spoken and written English  

Evaluation of applications: 

Candidatures that meet the above requirements will be evaluated using the following criteria: 

  • Requirements of the candidates (up to 80 points). 
  • Candidates will receive extra consideration if their Master's degree was completed during the most recent academic year (20 extra points). 

Conditions  

  • The position will be located at Computer Vision Center (Campus Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona). 
  • We offer a part-time temporary contract (20 hours/week). 
  • Duration:  4 months 
  • Salary in accordance with qualifications and experience of the candidate and to CVCs salary regulations, up to 800€ gross salary. 
  • Starting date: 1st October 

Applications procedure and process 

All applications must be sent through the online form and include a full CV and contact details. 

Application Deadline:  

The deadline for submitting applications is September 28, 2024. 

OTM-R principles for selection processes 

The CVC is committed to Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) for any potential candidate in all our processes. In 2015 we received the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) award. Through an extensive and continuous process, we improve the conditions and opportunities at CVC. With these actions, the CVC is committed to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, as well as the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. 

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