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University of York

PhD in Quantum Information and Foundations at the University of York University of York in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

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Funded and unfunded PhD positions are available on a competitive basis. No stipend amount, tuition details, or specific funding package is stated.

Deadline

Jan 18, 2027

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United Kingdom

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University of York

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mathematics
Causality
Quantum Cryptography
Quantum Communication
Physics

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About this position

PhD positions are available in Quantum Information and the Foundations of Quantum Theory at the University of York, Department of Mathematics.

The research directions include Bell non-locality, device-independence, convex optimisation, quantum cryptography, causality, contextuality, foil theories of quantum mechanics, and mutually unbiased bases. This opportunity is a strong fit for students with interests in physics, mathematics, and related computational or theoretical methods.

Both funded and unfunded PhD positions are offered on a competitive basis. The post does not specify a stipend amount or detailed funding package.

Applicants should be interested in pursuing doctoral research in quantum information or quantum foundations. The post is open for an Autumn 2027 start, with an application deadline of 2027-01-18.

To apply, use the University of York Department of Mathematics postgraduate research application page. Questions can be directed to Máté Farkas, Matt Pusey, or Stefan Weigert via the email addresses listed in the post.

Funding details

Funded and unfunded PhD positions are available on a competitive basis. No stipend amount, tuition details, or specific funding package is stated.

What's required

Applicants should be interested in pursuing a PhD in quantum information or the foundations of quantum theory. The post is open on a competitive basis and includes both funded and unfunded PhD positions. Research interests aligned with Bell non-locality and device-independence, convex optimisation, quantum cryptography, causality and contextuality, foil theories of quantum mechanics, or mutually unbiased bases are relevant.

How to apply

Apply through the University of York Department of Mathematics PhD/MPhil research application page. For an Autumn 2027 start, submit by mid-January 2027. Contact the listed academics by email for questions.

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