Quantum Simulation & Bosonic Quantum Information Postdoc

PSI; Villigen; Remote; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site infrastructure

Modern employment conditions

Job summary

Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Simulation and Bosonic Quantum Information. The position focuses on theoretical research at the interface of quantum information theory and many‑body physics, with applications to quantum simulation and quantum computing.

You will develop methods for bosonic and hybrid quantum systems, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and collaborate with PSI and ETH Zurich within the Quantum Molecular

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field.
• Strong background in quantum information theory.
• Experience in bosonic or continuous-variable quantum information or related areas.
• Motivated, collaborative and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in quantum information theory and quantum many‑body physics for quantum simulation and quantum computing.
• Develop theoretical methods for quantum simulation, learning and benchmarking for bosonic and hybrid quantum systems.
• Collaborate closely with experimental quantum computing groups at PSI and theoretical partners within the project.
• Publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences.

Skills

Quantum information theory

Quantum many-body physics

Bosonic quantum information

Scientific programming

English

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Simulation and Bosonic Quantum Information. The position focuses on theoretical research at the interface of quantum information theory and many‑body physics, with applications to quantum simulation and quantum computing.

You will develop methods for bosonic and hybrid quantum systems, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and collaborate with PSI and ETH Zurich within the Quantum Molecular