Software

Olivia Di Matteo introduces quantum computing and compilation, examining how the translation from high-level quantum programs to efficient hardware instructions becomes a bottleneck as applications scale. The seminar identifies parts of the quantum software stack where machine learning and artificial intelligence can improve this process. It presents the group’s work using graph-based reinforcement learning to optimize quantum circuits, then considers outstanding challenges and research questions for scalable quantum software.

The 36th Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems conference brings together developers and users of astronomical software, algorithms and data systems. ICRAR hosts the meeting with SKAO, CSIRO and AusSRC. The programme includes research presentations, tutorials and community discussions. General registration remains open until 15 October 2026, and poster abstracts close on 1 October; the early-bird period has ended. Online registration is also available.

Develop mathematical algorithms and research software for the Magma computer algebra system in John Voight’s team. The Simons Foundation-supported collaboration with MIT includes theoretical and algorithmic publications, research datasets, and exploration of AI for mathematical programming, verification, documentation and software interaction. Two full-time positions are advertised, each lasting three years. Annual salary is AUD 113,634–157,381 plus 17% superannuation.

Support for focused projects that strengthen the R ecosystem’s technical or social infrastructure through open-source software and tools. Proposals should benefit the wider R community, identify clear deliverables and milestones, and show preliminary work that reduces delivery risk. Narrow-user projects, highly exploratory research, hardware/cloud purchases and conference/workshop sponsorship are generally outside this call. The second 2026 round is open from 1 September through 1 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. US Eastern Time. Submit a two-to-five-page proposal using the required template through the linked Google-account form. Funding is paid 50% upon contract signature and 50% on completion; no fixed award cap is published.

Olivia Di Matteo introduces quantum computing and compilation, examining how the translation from high-level quantum programs to efficient hardware instructions becomes a bottleneck as applications scale. The seminar identifies parts of the quantum software stack where machine learning and artificial intelligence can improve this process. It presents the group’s work using graph-based reinforcement learning to optimize quantum circuits, then considers outstanding challenges and research questions for scalable quantum software.

Develop mathematical algorithms and research software for the Magma computer algebra system in John Voight’s team. The Simons Foundation-supported collaboration with MIT includes theoretical and algorithmic publications, research datasets, and exploration of AI for mathematical programming, verification, documentation and software interaction. Two full-time positions are advertised, each lasting three years. Annual salary is AUD 113,634–157,381 plus 17% superannuation.

Develop algorithms and research software for quantum many-body science, including work associated with packages such as TRIQS, AFQMC and ITensor. The fellowship joins the Center for Computational Quantum Physics and combines scientific research with software development and collaboration. The initial appointment lasts two years, with possible renewal for a third, starting between August and early November 2027. Annual salary is USD 95,000. Applications remain under consideration until filled; the priority date is 9 October 2026. Submit a CV/publications, a software and algorithm statement of at most four pages, and three confidential references through Interfolio.