Monash University 
Clayton, Australia Resumen de la oferta
Monash University in Australia offers a full‑time PhD scholarship (up to 3.5 years) in the Scalable Quantum Systems Lab. The project focuses on developing AI‑driven decoding methods—deep neural networks or transformers—to correct quantum errors in microseconds for large‑scale quantum computers. The scholarship provides about $41,100 AUD per year, a $4,000 AUD candidature fund, and a one‑off travel grant. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s with honours, have strong machine‑learning skills (Python, PyTorch), and meet English language requirements. Applications close no earlier than 15 Dec 2026.
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Descripción del proyecto
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Scalable Artificial Intelligence Decoding for Quantum Error Correction
Job No.: 699201
Location: Clayton campus Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: The scholarship may be held for up to 3.5 years (fulltime) for Research Doctorate (PhD) studies.
Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive
The Opportunity
Quantum computers suffer from noise or errors which significantly reduce their fidelity to perform large-scale useful computations. To overcome errors, quantum error correction protocols are implemented which detect and correct errors using classical processing known as Decoding. However, decoding must be completed at fast speed and large-scale to ensure errors are fixed before they accumulate. In this project, the student will develop scalable artificial intelligence based methods such as deep neural networks or transformers to perform decoding in microsecond time scales while processing error information from millions of qubits. The project will lead to a timely and critical development for rapidly advancing quantum computing industry and play an important role in enabling real-world applications of quantum computers.
The Scalable Quantum Systems Lab, directed by Professor Muhammad Usman, is home to a range of innovative tools and projects – including developing applications of quantum computing Brisbane 2032 Olympics Games, National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility, and Quantum Artificial Intelligence for Defence. The successful PhD candidate will be part of a world-class research program interacting with post-doctoral researchers and PhD students at the Faculty of Information technology.
To be considered for this opportunity you should fulfil the eligibility requirements listed below.
The ideal PhD candidate will have:
Monash University strongly advocates diversity, equality, fairness and openness. We fully support the gender equity principles of the Athena SWAN Charter.
This position has a two-stage selection process:
Stage 1: Please submit your interest to Professor Muhammad Usman at muhammad.usman@monash.edu
With the EOI please include the documents - CV, full academic transcripts that shows your GPA or weighted average mark as well as the grading scale, a cover letter and a draft research proposal of up to 2 pages, responding to one or more of the above research objectives.
The draft research proposal should highlight your prior research experience and interest in the quantum computing field.
Stage 2: Candidates who pass this stage of the selection process will be invited to discuss their ideas with the supervisory team before developing and submitting a full application.
Enquiries: fit-graduate.research@monash.edu or muhammad.usman@monash.edu
Please submit your application as soon as possible for this opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled, no earlier than Tuesday 15 December 2026, 11:55pm AEDT