PhD in Quantum Error Correction — Fully Funded (3 Years)

Immigration Policy Lab; Zürich; On-site; CHF 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Doctoral Student position in the theory of quantum error correction in Zurich. The PhD is part of QuBriC and includes secondments to Milano and Cambridge, fully funded for 3 years, starting early 2027.

The role combines research, teaching, and network activities within a leading quantum information community. You will conduct high-quality research, develop your own ideas, and collaborate with international researchers while contributing to teaching duties up

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Strong mathematical background in information theory or quantum information.
• Interest in quantum mechanics for information processing.
• Ability to work independently and in an international setting.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong programming skills (Python, Matlab, or similar).
• Familiarity with coding theory and decoding algorithms.
• Previous research and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research within QuBriC and develop your ideas.
• Shape project direction according to your background.
• Perform numerical experiments and theoretical analysis; develop software.
• Publish and present results at leading international venues.
• Collaborate with QuBriC researchers and participate in training.
• Teach at undergraduate and Master's level, up to 20% time.

Skills

Strong English

Programming (Python/ Matlab)

Independent & collaborative

Research experience

Education

Master's degree in physics/math/EE/CS

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Doctoral Student position in the theory of quantum error correction in Zurich. The PhD is part of QuBriC and includes secondments to Milano and Cambridge, fully funded for 3 years, starting early 2027.

The role combines research, teaching, and network activities within a leading quantum information community. You will conduct high-quality research, develop your own ideas, and collaborate with international researchers while contributing to teaching duties up