PhD and Postdoc Openings in Quantum Information, Many-Body Physics, and Quantum Simulation at PSI Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland

Curtin University is advertising a PhD project in quantum optimisation algorithms for early fault-tolerant quantum computers . The project sits at the intersection of physics , computer science , mathematics , and electrical engineering , with a strong focus on quantum information theory, quantum error correction, quantum circuit optimisation, and resource-efficient algorithm design. The research aims to develop optimisation protocols that are robust to errors by design and suitable for logical ...

The Quantum Randomness Group at the University of Cologne, Germany is advertising a fully funded PhD position (3 years, starting 1 December 2026 ) within the European QuantERA consortium BATiR LE CHAT ( Bosonic quAntum compuTeRs, LEarning, CHaracterization And Testing ). This PhD project focuses on benchmarking, characterization, and readout methods for bosonic quantum computers . The research connects to several active areas in quantum science, including classical shadows , random unitaries , c...

Los Alamos National Laboratory is advertising a postdoctoral position in the Theoretical Division / Center for Nonlinear Studies focused on the intersection of quantum algorithms and atomic/molecular/optical (AMO) physics . The project is framed around quantum computation , quantum algorithms , and applications in AMO-related research. The post is shared by Tyler Volkoff , who appears to be the contact/announcer for the opportunity. The role is based in Los Alamos, New Mexico , at Los Alamos Nat...

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is advertising open PhD positions and postdoc positions in the Department of Physics, with recruitment associated with Associate Professor Jonatan Bohr Brask . The PhD opportunities focus on theory projects at the interface of quantum information science , macroscopic systems , and gravity , as well as continuous-variable quantum computing . The postdoc opportunities are for researchers interested in semi-device-independent quantum information processing and...

Applications are invited for two or more Academic Associate (postdoctoral) positions in the research group of Indrakshi Raychowdhury at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus , India. The group works on quantum algorithms , quantum computation , implementation and benchmarking of quantum processors, with applications in high energy physics , lattice gauge theories , condensed matter physics , and related areas. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidat...