Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Postdoctoral position in Quantum Information Theory

Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A French national research institute is seeking a researcher for projects in quantum protocols and networks. The role requires a PhD in relevant fields with a strong publication record in quantum information theory. The researcher will explore quantum correlations and collaborate with international consortium members, contributing to innovative approaches in quantum research. This offers an opportunity for flexible work hours, telecommuting, and various support benefits.

Prestations

Partial reimbursement of public transport costs

7 weeks of annual leave plus extra off days

Possibility of teleworking

Professional equipment provided

Social, cultural, and sports activities

Qualifications

• PhD degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Excellent track record of publications in quantum information theory.
• Familiarity with relevant fields is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Explore quantum protocols based on quantum nonlocality.
• Collaborate with various research members and consortiums.
• Contribute to projects related to quantum correlation and network applications.

Connaissances

Publication track record in quantum information theory

Familiarity with Bell nonlocality

Understanding of operator algebras

Knowledge of quantum correlation protocols

Experience in experimental physics

Synchronous distributed computing

Formation

PhD in computer science, physics, mathematics, or related field

Description du poste

Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences

Organisation/Company Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 31 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Reference Number 2024-07856 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research project will explore quantum protocols based on the concept of quantum nonlocality and quantum networks (see arXiv:2104.10700). A non-exhaustive list of potential projects is:

• Methods for characterizing quantum correlations beyond the Bell scenario:
  • mathematical foundation of these methods (C* algebras, noncommutative polynomial optimization): see e.g.arXiv:2210.09065, arXiv:2212.11299,arXiv:2301.12513
  • improve/find new algorithms for characterizing these correlations
  • numerical developpement of these algorithms, see e.g. arXiv:2211.04483
• Understanding the foundational implications of quantum correlations in networks, see e.g. arXiv:2101.10873 and arXiv:2105.09381
• Develop the applications of network nonlocality to certification protocols, such as
  • randomness generation: arXiv:2209.09921
  • self testing of measurements and states: arXiv:1807.04956, arXiv:2201.05032
• Adapt existing protocols for their experimental implementation
• Develop practical benchmarks of the concept of ‘Genuine Multipartite Nonlocality’ introduced in arXiv:2105.09381
• Develop SDP relaxations for condensed matter problems, see e.g. arXiv:2212.03014, arXiv:2310.05844, arXiv:2311.18707, arXiv:2311.18706
• Explore the limits of quantum distributed computing, see e.g. arXiv:1810.10838, arXiv:0903.113

Any other suggested research project in quantum information theory can be discussed (both from the physics, the computer science or the mathematical viewpoint).

It will be achieved by collaborating with Marc-Olivier Renou, other members of the group (Xiangling Xu, Lucas Tendick, Isadora Veeren, and also Titouan Carette and Filippo Vicentini), as well as the consortium members:

• Mariami Gachechiladze (TU Darmstadt, Germany) and David Gross (Cologne)
• Victor Magron (LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France)
• Igor Klep (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia)

Long stays in the groups of the consortium members will be encouraged.

The applicant should hold a PhD degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field and have an excellent track record of publications in quantum information theory. Familiarity with Bell nonlocality, operator algebras, SDP relaxations of polynomial optimization problems, quantum correlation protocols, experimental physics and / or synchronous distributed computing is a plus.

Languages FRENCH Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

• Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
• Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
• Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
• Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
• Social, cultural and sports events and activities

Defence Security :
This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating
to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is
granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree
of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated
in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.

Recruitment Policy :
As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities.