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PhD in Hybrid Spin Qubit–Nanomechanical Interaction Néel Institute in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded three-year PhD position under the Horizon Europe COFUND QuanG2 programme, with funding for research and training activities.
Deadline
Sep 7, 2026
Country
France
University
Institut NÉEL

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PhD opportunity in hybrid spin qubit–nanomechanical interaction at the Néel Institute in Grenoble, France, within the QuanG2 doctoral programme coordinated by Université Grenoble Alpes.
The project sits at the intersection of physics, quantum mechanics, nanomechanics, optics, and nano-optomechanics. The research explores coupling a silicon carbide nanowire oscillator to the electronic spin of an NV center in diamond, with the goal of measuring the force generated by a single spin and transferring spin-qubit information to mechanical motion. The post describes advanced protocols for manipulating the spin qubit and experiments involving optics, vacuum technology, microwave design, and advanced interfacing.
This is a fully funded three-year PhD position supported through Horizon Europe – COFUND. The programme offers research and training funding within the Grenoble quantum research ecosystem.
Eligibility: applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent by the deadline, must not already hold a doctoral degree, and must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule (no more than 12 months in France during the 36 months before the deadline). Current employees of the host laboratory are not eligible. There are no nationality or age restrictions.
Application deadline: 7 September 2026 at 12:00 (Paris time). Applications must be submitted via the QuanG2 online application platform.
Research keywords: quantum mechanics, spin qubit, NV center, diamond, silicon carbide nanowires, nanomechanics, force sensing, optics, vacuum technology, microwave design, Python.
Funding details
Fully funded three-year PhD position under the Horizon Europe COFUND QuanG2 programme, with funding for research and training activities.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent by the application deadline and must not already hold a doctoral degree. They must comply with the MSCA mobility rule, meaning they must not have resided or carried out their main activity in France for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately preceding the deadline. Applicants must not be current employees of the host laboratory. A theoretical background in quantum mechanics, optics and/or nanomechanics is welcome, and prior knowledge of Python is also welcome.
How to apply
Apply through the QuanG2 online application platform before 7 September 2026 at 12:00 PM Paris time. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for online interviews and then in-person interviews in Grenoble.
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