PhD

The PhD position is within the Quantum Information Theory group led by Armin Tavakoli. The group includes both PhD students and postdoctoral PhD students. The group conducts theoretical research broadly within quantum information and the foundations of quantum physics and has frequent collaborations with international experimental groups. The group belongs to the division of Mathematical Physics where between 30 and 40 people work with theoretical research in many different branches of quantum physics, such as many-particle systems, open systems, nuclear physics, cold atoms and ultrafast optics.

The Quantum Information Theory group led by Prof. Michael Walter at LMU Munich is inviting applications for several PhD and postdoctoral positions. We are looking for excellent and highly motivated candidates in all areas of the field, including: quantum algorithms and complexity, quantum information theory, quantum cryptography, quantum information in many-body physics and space-time, quantum programming languages and formal methods, mathematical and computer science foundations and connections.

The Department of Mathematics of the University of Bologna has an opening for six PhD fellowships in mathematics. Applications in all areas of mathematics are welcome.
Starting date: November 1, 2026
Duration: 3 years
Deadline: March 30, 2026
Link to the call: https://www.unibo.it/en/study/phd-professional-masters-specialisation-sc...

We are recruiting a PhD Student (f/m/d) in Quantum Algorithms for Droplet and Bubble Oscillation Dynamics Modelling at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR).

The position is jointly hosted by the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) and the Institute of Fluid Dynamics and focuses on the development of numerical and quantum/hybrid quantum–classical methods for modelling nonlinear droplet and bubble oscillations governed by partial differential equations.

The project combines:

Applications are invited from outstanding and highly motivated PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or quantum complexity theory.

The positions are related to the ERC Consolidator Grant-funded research programme BeyondDFT. The Schilling group is expected to relocate to the University of Geneva on 1 September 2026.

Applications are invited from outstanding and highly motivated PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in quantum information theory, entanglement theory, or quantum many-body theory.

The positions are related to the ERC Consolidator Grant-funded research programme BeyondDFT. The Schilling group is expected to relocate to the University of Geneva on 1 September 2026.

Dear all,

I'm happy to announce an exciting and unique PhD opportunity — a 4-year dual degree, with two years spent in Manchester and two years in Tokyo, jointly supervised by Mio Murao and myself (Philip Taranto).

Full details about the project and how to apply can be found in the linked advertisement.

The Polyquantique research group led by Nicolás Quesada specializes in quantum photonics and quantum information. The group is looking for highly motivated candidates at the Postdoctoral and PhD level with interest and expertise in theoretical quantum optics.

We are a theory group with a significant computational component that collaborates closely with experimental groups and partners in government and industry. We write open source code and do reproducible science.

SoftQuantus is building next-generation quantum infrastructure in Europe, with a long-term objective of developing scalable trapped-ion quantum computing systems focused on stability, reproducibility, and operational reliability.

We are seeking a PhD-level experimental physicist to join as a technical cofounder and lead the hardware development effort.

Role Overview

The Founding Quantum Hardware Scientist will:

Lead the design and construction of a trapped-ion experimental platform

Architect scalable ion trap systems (e.g., Yb⁺ or Ca⁺)

About this role
SoftQuantus is developing QCOS, a Quantum Control Operating System focused on benchmarking, reproducibility, drift analysis, and hardware reliability. We are seeking a PhD-level Scientific Advisor to help shape the scientific foundation of our platform.