PhD in Quantum Error Correction — Advanced QEC Research

Academic Positions; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD for 3 years

Secondments to Politecnico di Milano

Secondments to Quantinuum (Cambridge)

Job summary

ETH Zurich offers a doctoral position in the theory of quantum error correction, supervised by Joseph M. Renes and co-supervised by Renato Renner. It is part of QuBriC, the MSCA Doctoral Network, with secondments to Politecnico di Milano and Quantinuum in Cambridge, fully funded for three years.

The position starts early 2027 and includes teaching duties up to 20% of full-time. Working in an international setting, you will conduct research, publish, and present at leading conferences and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Strong mathematical background with roots in information theory or quantum information science.
• Strong programming skills (Python, Matlab, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience in research and teaching

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research within the QuBriC project.
• Develop your own research ideas and directions.
• Perform numerical experiments and theoretical analysis.
• Develop algorithms and software.
• Communicate results through publications and presentations.
• Collaborate within QuBriC and participate in training and dissemination activities.
• Teach at undergraduate and Master's level up to 20% time

Skills

Mathematical background

Independent & collaborative work

English language skills

Programming skills

Education

Master's degree in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

ETH Zurich offers a doctoral position in the theory of quantum error correction, supervised by Joseph M. Renes and co-supervised by Renato Renner. It is part of QuBriC, the MSCA Doctoral Network, with secondments to Politecnico di Milano and Quantinuum in Cambridge, fully funded for three years.

The position starts early 2027 and includes teaching duties up to 20% of full-time. Working in an international setting, you will conduct research, publish, and present at leading conferences and