2026-27_2_185 - A post-doctoral position to provide support to the research area into thermodynamic resources for quantum reservoir computing.

Universitat de les Illes Balears; España; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Universitat de les Illes Balears is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the open quantum systems group, focusing on driven-dissipative dynamics and quantum reservoir computing. The role involves exploring energetic and entropic costs of information processing in QRC platforms and relating spectral properties to thermodynamic performance.

Ideal candidates will have a solid background in quantum thermodynamics, machine learning for quantum systems, and strong Python numerical skills.

Formación

• Experience in complex quantum systems, quantum thermodynamics and quantum machine learning.
• Solid command of numerical simulation (e.g. Python) and analytical methods applied to quantum neuromorphic computing and quantum thermodynamics.

Responsabilidades

• Join the research group working on open quantum systems, driven-dissipative dynamics and quantum reservoir computing (QRC).
• Characterise energetic and entropic costs of information processing in driven-dissipative QRC platforms and relate spectral properties to thermodynamic performance.

Conocimientos

Python

Quantum thermodynamics

Quantum systems

QRC concepts

Herramientas

Python

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 5 Oct 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 16 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026-27_2_185 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Funding body:

FEDER, UE

Institution:

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

The successful candidate will join the research group working on open quantum systems, driven-dissipative dynamics and quantum reservoir computing (QRC), contributing to the research area into the thermodynamic resources underpinning QRC, including energetic costs, dissipation and information-processing trade-offs in driven-dissipative quantum systems.

Their specific tasks will include:

Characterising the energetic and entropic costs of information processing in driven-dissipative QRC platforms, connecting the spectral properties of Liouvillians (metastability, spectral gaps, etc.) to thermodynamic performance metrics.

Investigating the role of monitoring and measurement back-action in quantum reservoir thermodynamics, building on the group's work on monitored quantum reservoir computing.

A solid command of numerical simulation (e.g. Python) and experience in analytical methods applied to quantum neuromorphic computing and quantum thermodynamics.

Language requirements:

English language skills would be a plus.

Experience requirements:

The successful candidate must have experience in complex quantum systems, quantum thermodynamics and quantum machine learning.

Additional Information

Gross monthly salary: 3,200.00 €

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract:

Sunday, February 28, 2027

Compensation may be higher where the successful candidate accredits recognised professional experience.

Eligibility criteria

• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points).
• Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.

Eligibility threshold: 60 points.

Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non-EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non-EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring.

Selection process

In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.

i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (or person s/he delegates), as chair.

ii. The supervisor (or person s/he delegates).

iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).

iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable.

v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), acting as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

Additional comments

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears / University of the Balearic Islands Country Spain Geofield