Scientific-Technical Activities Personnel.TEC-2024/COM-84 QUITEMAD-CM Project - QUITEMAD

university Complutense of Madrid; España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

International collaborations

Conference participation

Dynamic research environment

Job summary

University Complutense de Madrid seeks a pre-doctoral researcher to join a TEС-2024/COM-84QUITEMAD-CM project. The role focuses on quantum ML, quantum communication protocols, and collaboration with theorists and mathematicians.

The successful candidate will contribute to publications, engage in international conferences, and advance research in quantum information processing using reinforcement learning and quantum simulations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in quantum theory and computational methods.
• Excellent written and spoken English for scientific communication.
• Experience presenting at conferences or in seminars.

Responsibilities

• Research on reinforcement-based ML (Q-Learning) for multi-qubit entangled states.
• Develop quantum homomorphic communication protocols for cloud quantum computing.
• Study non-Markovian open quantum systems, e.g., quantum batteries.
• Prepare and contribute to publications and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary theoretical and mathematical physics team.

Skills

Quantum mechanics

Computational methods

English proficiency

Academic writing & presentations

Education

Master's degree in Theoretical Physics

Training in quantum information and computation

Tools

Python

Qiskit

Quantum software platforms

Job description

Organisation/Company university Complutense of Madrid Department Física Teórica Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct 2026 - 09:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 2 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented predoctoral researcher to join our team within the framework of the TEC-2024/COM-84QUITEMAD-CM Project.

Responsibilities:

Development of quantum homomorphic communication protocols for cloud quantum computing. Fault-tolerant cloud quantum computing equipped with secure quantum communication.

Use of AI with reinforcement learning to improve the synthesis of quantum circuits involving non-trivial entangled states and their possible applications.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of theoretical physicists, and mathematical physicist.

Contribute to scientific publications and project deliverables.

We Offer:

A dynamic and collaborative research environment.

Opportunities to participate in international collaborations and conferences.

"This contract is funded by the Regional Government of Madrid through the R&D

project QUITEMAD-CM – QUITEMAD (TEC-2024/COM-84), within the framework of the

2024 R&D Activities Programs in Technologies, aimed at promoting research and

technology transfer at University Complutense de Madrid."

Strong background in quantum mechanics and computational methods.Programming experience (e.g., Python, Qiskit, or similar quantum platforms) is highly desirable.

Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Specific Requirements

Research work on the application of reinforcement-based machine learning (Q-Learning) for the generation of multi-qubit entangled states. Previous experience in the development of studies on non-Markovian open quantumsystems, particularly in quantum batteries. Master's courses in Theoretical Physics with training in quantum optics, quantum simulation, and quantum information and computation. Presentation of talks and posters at national and international conferences on the aforementioned research.