PhD and Postdoc Positions in Quantum Network Algorithms and Distributed Quantum Computing Aalto University in United Kingdom

Open PhD and postdoctoral positions are available in the QuantERA project Quantum Network Algorithms, with opportunities at Aalto University and Inria Saclay.

The project focuses on distributed quantum computing, quantum information theory, quantum network algorithms, and the broader goal of building practical foundations for a future quantum internet. Research topics include distributed tasks with potential quantum advantage, coordination and resource-allocation problems in quantum networks, provable limits of quantum advantage, and mathematical/computational tools for designing and analyzing distributed quantum algorithms.

According to the project page, the open positions are:

- Postdoctoral researchers in distributed quantum computing at Aalto University — deadline: July 31, 2026
- Doctoral students in distributed quantum computing at Aalto University — deadline: July 31, 2026
- Postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory at Inria Saclay — deadline: August 30, 2026
- Doctoral students in distributed quantum computing at Inria Saclay — deadline: August 30, 2026

The post is shared by Jukka Suomela, Professor at Aalto University. No funding amount, tuition details, or explicit eligibility checklist is given in the post excerpt, so applicants should consult the project page for full requirements and application instructions.

Best suited for candidates with interests in computer science, physics, mathematics, and quantum technologies.