Postdoctoral researchers
We will have a new postdoctoral opening soon in quantum algorithms and strong-correlation methods for molecules and materials.
Join the group
Build future tools for quantum sciences with us
We welcome students and postdocs who want to develop methods, algorithms, benchmarks, and software at the intersection of quantum chemistry and quantum computing.
Current openings
Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
We have openings for motivated researchers interested in quantum algorithms, excited-state electronic structure, materials simulation, and scientific software engineering. Strong curiosity matters more than already knowing every tool.
Pathways
Graduate students
Students can build skills in quantum algorithms, electronic-structure theory, numerical methods, and open scientific software. We hire 1-2 students every year. Grand Forks is a friendly, convenient town for students.
Undergraduate researchers
UND undergraduates from chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, and related STEM fields are welcome to reach out about computational projects.
What to Send
- A short email Say which research direction interests you and why.
- CV or resume Include coursework, research, coding, publications, and relevant projects.
- For graduate applicants Apply through UND Chemistry and mention your interest in the Asthana Group.
- For postdocs Include one paragraph on a project you would be excited to build here.
What You Will Learn
Electronic structure, excited states, response theory, relativistic effects, and strong correlation.
Quantum subspace methods, Krylov algorithms, error mitigation, benchmarking, and numerical stability.
Python research tooling, reproducible workflows, scientific packages, and collaborative code development.