Open Positions

📣 Announcement: Call for a 2-year INFN postdoctoral position.

Project title: Accelerating Monte Carlo simulations through generative neural networks and quantum computers

Description:

While generative neural networks have recently demonstrated remarkable efficiency in boosting Monte Carlo simulations of complex systems, open challenges remain in rugged energy landscapes due to mode collapse. Quantum devices, e.g., D-Wave quantum annealers, give access to training data beyond the reach of classical computers. This project explores the combined use of deep learning and quantum computers to boost the simulation of classical and quantum spin glasses. This endeavor is synergic with the INFN quantum computing initiatives and valorizes HPC CINECA-INFN and EuroHPC agreements

The details of the research project will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Coordination of research program:

• Sebastiano Pilati (University of Camerino and INFN - Sezione di Perugia, CSN IV LINCOLN)

• Andrea Perali (University of Camerino and INFN - Sezione di Perugia, CSN IV - LINCOLN)

• David Vitali (University of Camerino and INFN - Sezione di Perugia, CSN II - GRAFIQO)

Deadline: November 12th, 2026.

Call website: https://jobs.dsi.infn.it/dettagli_job.php?id=4701

Duration: 2 years (starting fall 2027)

Gross annual salary:  36k€.

Location: University of Camerino

Eligibility criteria:

• Non-Italian citizens holding a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent qualification) obtained from a foreign institution, or

• Italian citizens holding a position in a foreign institution at application time and continuously abroad for at least 3 years.