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PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Quantum Communications and Quantum Computing King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in Saudi Arabia

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PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

PhD positions are full-time and include a tuition fee waiver, an attractive scholarship, and on-campus accommodation. The postdoctoral fellow position includes a competitive salary, housing allowance, paid annual leave, campus medical services, and access to specialized research infrastructure.

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Dec 15, 2026

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Saudi Arabia

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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

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Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Wireless Communication
Quantum Computing
Quantum Communication
Physics

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About this position

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is advertising PhD and postdoctoral opportunities in quantum communications, quantum computing, and quantum information sciences.

The PhD openings are in the Department of Electrical Engineering and are intended for candidates with a strong academic background and clear motivation for research in these areas. Relevant coursework, projects, or research experience will strengthen the application. The successful PhD applicants receive a tuition fee waiver, an attractive scholarship, and on-campus accommodation.

The postdoctoral fellow position is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Quantum Computing at KFUPM. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have expertise in wireless communications, and show both motivation and evidence of research capability in quantum communications or quantum computing. Benefits include a competitive salary, housing allowance, paid annual leave, campus medical services, and access to specialized research infrastructure.

The application window for the PhD positions is 1 November–15 December 2026. Interested candidates are asked to email their CV and a brief description of their research interests early enough to allow interviews and the faculty recommendation process. For the postdoctoral role, applicants should send their CV, list of publications, and a brief research-interest summary.

Contact: [email protected]. Group website: qnlab.org.

Funding details

PhD positions are full-time and include a tuition fee waiver, an attractive scholarship, and on-campus accommodation. The postdoctoral fellow position includes a competitive salary, housing allowance, paid annual leave, campus medical services, and access to specialized research infrastructure.

What's required

PhD applicants should have a strong academic background, clear motivation to pursue research in quantum communications or quantum computing, and relevant coursework, projects, or research experience will strengthen the application. Postdoctoral applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have expertise in wireless communications, and demonstrate motivation and evidence of their ability to conduct research in quantum communications or quantum computing.

How to apply

Interested PhD candidates should email their CV and a brief description of their research interests early to allow time for interviews and the faculty recommendation process. Postdoctoral candidates should send their CV, list of publications, and a brief description of their research interests to the contact email.

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