Group Lead (fmd) for our activities in the field of Quantum Technologies

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Quantum technology is the focus of a group of specialists at the LRZ dedicated to providing researching and advancing quantum computing (QC) technologies for the Bavarian and international quantum communities. The QC team provides users with a broad portfolio of resources and services including quantum simulators remote access to quantum hardware scientific consultancy and education/training. More experimentally this team explores and develops integration pathways for quantum acceleration capabilities in next-generation high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Leading this team you will drive and facilitate conceptualizing and providing new tools and methods in the field of QC and HPC-QC integration; working with new innovative hardware technologies; and building unique solutions to aid quantum computing end-users in the advancement of their research. Your work will be instrumental in shaping Bavarias reputation as a global quantum hotspot and in pushing the boundaries of innovative scientific discoveries achievable with quantum computing.

We have an opening for a

Group Lead (f/m/d)

for our activities in the field of Quantum Technologies

Your job is to develop and fortify an environment that fosters your teams ability to succeed both in their collective mission to deliver the highest standard of support to our users in their pursuit of academic science excellence as well as individuals on their career path. Join a team working with leading-edge infrastructure including Top 500 supercomputers in a highly innovative research environment.

As a leader you:

• Encourage thinking big and holistic approaches towards solution building;
• Create an inclusive atmosphere where assorted opinions ideas personalities and work styles are recognized and respected;
• Know your team very well understand personal motivations and challenges and invest in seeing each teammate meet their potential;
• Benchmark against the best and have high standards for yourself your team and for the work we do.
• Exemplify commitment to LRZs core values and philosophy (for example #WeAreLRZ) by modelling and actively promoting the centers expectations for excellence in community engagement customer service operations and capability research and development.

What we expect:

• Innovation and project management as well as own research and development in important areas of quantum technologies follow the state of the art of R&D in quantum technologies and in particular different QC architectures
• Coordinate LRZs quantum computing initiatives focusing in particular on the integration of quantum computing into our HPC ecosystem but also exploring new areas of quantum technologies (e.g. quantum communication)
• Maintain the overview of users needs for resources and services both current and predictive and develop new services for LRZs users and our stakeholders
• Serve as manager of group leads and individuals; be highly visible in the workplace;
• Work closely and collaboratively with other units across LRZ and with management to ensure alignment of your teams effort to strategic and operational roadmaps;
• Interface with the quantum computing community in particular with the Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) to understand constraints and requirements and to provide respective support for MQV as a preferred partner
• Communicate research project results interesting capability developments and other newsworthy items proactively to LRZ public relations team for reputation building of our organization;
• Ensure the protection of vendor and partner proprietary or sensitive information complying with information security policies and agreements (e.g. NDAs);
• Ensure all work is carried out safely securely and in compliance with LRZ policies standards and procedures. LRZ is certified in service- and information-security management (ISO 20000 and ISO27000)

• PhD Masters or equivalent degree in computer science engineering mathematics physics or another natural or technical science
• Own research work in the field of quantum computing
• Leadership experience
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent written and spoken English and German skills

The following experience is a plus:

• Experience with agile methodologies
• Ph.D. in computer science or similar field
• Experience building large-scale initiatives

• Ample room for contributing and implementing your own ideas
• A smart highly educated and motivated team to lead and an opportunity to facilitate their development and success
• An organization that greatly values your contribution to our common success

Are you looking for a varied and challenging job in a dynamic cooperative and innovative working environment Then the LRZ is the right place for you!

Exciting tasks in the service of research a collegial appreciative working environment an international stimulating diverse corporate climate; flexible working for an optimal work-life balance and a lot of creative freedom: That is the standard at our company.In addition we offer all the benefits of public service in our data center which is equipped with the latest components. We also offer all the benefits of public service.We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals regardless of cultural background nationality ethnicity gender and sexual identity physical abilities religion and age. We give priority to applications from people with disabilities who are equally qualified (SGB IX).

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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents (including cover letter CV and certificates) in a single PDF file via e-mail (other file types are not accepted) by latest16.03.2026:

Subject: LQC (2026/09)

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Since 1962 Bavarian universities and research institutions have relied on the IT expertise of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. When it comes to the digital transformation of science we are traditionally ahead of the game.