Fully Funded PhD Positions in Quantum Computing Systems, Privacy, and Optimization at Miami University
Fully funded PhD positions are open in
Quantum Computing
at
Miami University
(Oxford, Ohio, USA) in the research group of
Hui Zhong
, who will join the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering as an Assistant Professor in August 2026.
The group focuses on
secure, privacy-preserving, and efficient quantum computing systems
, with research directions including
quantum privacy and security
,
distributed quantum computing optimization
, and
quantum networks and topology design
. The post also welcomes students interested in
AI
,
security
,
computer systems
,
networking
, and related areas.
These are
fully funded PhD positions
starting in
Spring or Fall 2027
. Prior experience in quantum computing is
not required
. The announcement highlights a supportive and sustainable research environment, with opportunities to work on next-generation quantum computing systems and potentially access real quantum computing platforms and GPU resources through collaborations.
International applicants should note the stated language requirement:
TOEFL iBT 80 or higher
. Applicants are asked to email
zhongh7@miamioh.edu
with a brief self-introduction, research interests, CV, and transcript. Optional materials include previous projects, publications, code, or project samples.
Research keywords: quantum computing, quantum privacy, quantum security, distributed quantum systems, quantum optimization, quantum networks, computer systems, networking, AI.
