PhD Student - Department of Theoretical Physics

University of Geneva; Genf; On-site; CHF 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Geneva invites applications for a four-year PhD position in theoretical quantum physics, supervised by Julian Sonner and Romain Vasseur. The project explores measurement-induced phenomena, quantum chaos, and holography, with interactions across the Geneva Quantum Center.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in physics or related field and may have experience in related subfields. Applications should include CV, transcripts, a brief research statement, and contact information

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics or related field.
• Strong foundation in theoretical physics.
• Experience in quantum many-body physics, quantum information, or holography is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research on measurement-induced phenomena, quantum chaos, and holography.
• Collaborate with the Geneva Quantum Center and supervising groups.
• Prepare and defend a PhD thesis; publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Quantum many-body physics

Quantum information

Statistical mechanics

Quantum chaos

Holography

Education

Master's degree in physics or related field

Job description

Position Description

PhD Position in Theoretical Quantum Physics — University of Geneva

Applications are invited for a four-year PhD position in theoretical quantum physics at the University of Geneva, jointly supervised by Julian Sonner and Romain Vasseur.

The position is funded by the Foundation for the University of Geneva through the Geneva Quantum Center (GQC), with an expected start date of September 1, 2027. The project will explore connections between measurement-induced phenomena, quantum chaos, and holography, broadly construed. Possible directions include open and monitored quantum dynamics, the emergence of quantum chaos and pseudorandomness, and connections between these phenomena and ideas from holography and quantum gravity.

The successful candidate will join the vibrant theoretical physics and quantum information community in Geneva and will interact closely with both research groups and the broader Geneva Quantum Center. Candidates should have, or be close to completing, a Master’s degree in physics or a related field, with a strong background in theoretical physics. Experience in quantum many-body physics, quantum information, statistical mechanics, quantum chaos, or holography is desirable but not required.

Applications should include a CV, academic transcripts, a brief motivation/research statement, and the names and contact information of two references.