Research Fellow - Exploiting duality in quantum relative entropy optimisation
Job No.: 682869
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering is seeking applications for a Level A Research Fellow to contribute to a high-impact research project in the field of quantum information and optimisation.
This position is part of the Australian Research Council funded Discovery Project titled “Exploiting duality in quantum relative entropy optimisation.” The successful candidate will be involved in developing new mathematical theory and designing and implementing optimisation algorithms relevant to quantum information.
The Research Fellow will undertake independent research aligned with the goals of the project, under the guidance of leading researchers, Dr James Saunderson (Monash University) and Professor Hamza Fawzi (University of Cambridge).
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher passionate about advancing the theory and application of quantum information and optimisation.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates with a background in:
- Mathematical optimisation
- Quantum information theory
- Computational mathematics or related fields
About Monash University
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At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.Your application should include:
- A cover letter
- A resume
- A one-page research statement outlining your research work to date and future research plans
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: James Saunderson, Senior Lecturer, ECSE Director of Education, James.Saunderson@monash.edu
Position Description: Research Fellow
Applications Close: Sunday 31 August 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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