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Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Computer Science and Quantum Computing at EPFL École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

Funding

The postdoctoral position offers a competitive salary based on EPFL salary scales for postdocs. The appointment is renewable for up to a maximum of four years. The role includes excellent working conditions and a collaborative, multicultural research environment.

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Feb 28, 2027

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Switzerland

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Computer Science
Theoretical Computer Science
Cryptography
Quantum Computing
Combinatorial Optimization
Computational Complexity

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About this position

EPFL's Theory Group invites applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical computer science within its theory of computation research community in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent research while selecting topics aligned with their expertise and interests. Research areas include probabilistic proofs, succinct arguments, combinatorial optimization, approximation algorithms, online algorithms, sublinear algorithms, computational complexity—including proof and communication complexity—quantum cryptography, algorithms, and quantum learning theory.

The position offers substantial freedom to shape a research programme within the group's scope, alongside opportunities to collaborate with PhD and master's students and researchers from other EPFL groups. Postdocs may also contribute to teaching when appropriate, in consultation with the hosting professor and according to departmental requirements.

Researchers join EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, a highly international campus where English is the main working language. The group provides a collaborative setting for developing research expertise and expanding professional networks across a multicultural research environment.

Funding details

The postdoctoral position offers a competitive salary based on EPFL salary scales for postdocs. The appointment is renewable for up to a maximum of four years. The role includes excellent working conditions and a collaborative, multicultural research environment.

What's required

Applicants should be recent Ph.D. graduates or postdocs with proven scientific excellence in theoretical computer science, a strong publication record, evidence of independent research, leadership skills, and the ability to integrate well into a research group. The application must include a cover letter identifying one or more faculty of interest and availability, a CV with a ranked list of at least three potential letter writers, and a research statement covering research interests, past research focus, and future research directions.

How to apply

Submit the application through EPFL's online platform with a cover letter, CV including at least three ranked reference-letter writers, and a research statement. Applications sent to [email protected] are not considered; the email is for additional information only.

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