We invite applications for a PhD position on the theory of quantum computation, advised by Dominik Hangleiter and co-advised by Renato Renner. What awaits you in our group in Zuerich is a welcoming, open and interactive research environment. Our research is collaborative, interdisciplinary and embedded in the international quantum computing community.
The topic of your PhD will be at the interface of theoretical computer science, quantum computing architectures, and the foundations of quantum computing with a focus depending on your interests. If you want to read more about the type of questions we work on, visit dhangleiter.eu.
We encourage you to apply if you have an academic background in theoretical computer science, mathematics, or theoretical physics, you have a strong motivation to pursue a PhD, and you are excited about working with others. The starting date is flexible.
To apply, please submit the following documents in a single merged pdf file in this order at https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_nRbDb7Pw2j3k7p38Fa:
- your CV, including the contact details of one or two references (max 2 pages),
- a statement explaining how you came to be interested in the theory of quantum computing, a question you are particularly excited about, and why you want to pursue a PhD (max. 500 words),
- a transcript of records (Bachelor’s and Master’s),
- a sample of your own academic writing, for example, a thesis or essay.
We are starting to consider applications and contact references on June 15, 2025, but applications can still be submitted until the job is filled.
If you are in doubt if you should apply, or if you have any questions about the position whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact Dominik Hangleiter (dhangleiter@ethz.ch).
