Funded PhD position Category theory and Quantum Computing at Strathclyde University

Funded PhD position Category theory and Quantum Computing at Strathclyde University

[Ross Duncan]

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***             Category Theory and Quantum Computing                 
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***         Mathematically Structured Programming Group            
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Applications are invited for PhD study under the supervision of Dr Ross Duncan on any topic relating to quantum computation and category theory. The position is fully funded (fees and maintenance of GBP 14400 per year) for EU students (apologies to non EU-citizens for this ridiculous piece of non-meritocracy) and will last for 3 years.  The position will start in October 2014.

The successful candidate will be interested in both the mathematical foundations of quantum theory and the formal computational aspects.  Of particular interest are: monoidal categories, foundations of quantum computing, quantum simulation, graphical languages, and quantum programming language design.  Prior exposure to some these areas is an advantage, but enthusiasm and open-mindedness is more important.

The Mathematically Structured Programming Group's vision is to use mathematics to understand the nature of computation, and to then turn that understanding into the next generation of programming languages. This reflects the symbiotic relationship between mathematics, programming, and the design of programming languages — any attempt to sever this connection will diminish each component. In order to achieve these research goals we mainly use ideas from category theory, type theory and functional programming. Besides Dr Ross Duncan, the group consists of a number of internationally leading researchers including Prof Neil Ghani, Dr Conor McBride, Dr Clemens Kupke,  Dr Fredrik Nordvall Forsberg and a number of PhD students.

Anyone interested should in the first instance contact Ross Duncan (ross.duncan@strath.ac.uk) and outline their academic background. Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis.


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Ross Duncan
University of Strathclyde
ross.duncan@strath.ac.uk // +44 141 548 3301 // skype: dr.ross.duncan
http://personal.strath.ac.uk/ross.duncan/



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