PhD Position in Quantum Computing Theory at ETH Zürich ETH Zürich in Switzerland

ETH Zürich is advertising a PhD position in the theory of quantum computing with Dominik Hangleiter. The project sits at the interface of computer science, physics, mathematics, and philosophy of science, and focuses on foundational and theoretical questions in quantum computation.

Research themes mentioned in the announcement include quantum advantage in random circuits, fault-tolerant compiling, quantum error-correcting codes, verification and certification of quantum computations, characterization of quantum devices, learning tasks, and the quantum sign problem. The post emphasizes both the theory of quantum computation and its connection to real quantum hardware.

The announcer is Dominik Hangleiter, an academic at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. He states that he has an opening for a PhD position and invites interested candidates to email him directly. No deadline, stipend amount, or formal funding details are specified in the post.

Applicants should be interested in theoretical quantum computing and adjacent areas such as quantum complexity theory, quantum algorithms, quantum information, and quantum error correction. The announcement does not list detailed eligibility criteria, but the research profile suggests a strong theoretical background would be relevant.

To apply, read the linked announcement page and contact the supervisor by email with your interest and background. The post is a direct PhD opening rather than a scholarship programme.