Two-years postdoc on random tensors and free probability (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is seeking a First Stage Researcher to develop the theory of free probability for random tensors, with potential applications in quantum information. Candidates should have relevant research experience and are expected to submit a CV, cover letter including a research statement, and recommendation letters. The role offers 44 vacation days per year, access to a university restaurant, and partial transportation cost reimbursement.

Prestations

44 days of vacation per year

University restaurant for lunch

Partial reimbursement of transportation tickets

Qualifications

• Experience with free probability theory required.
• Familiarity with random tensors and quantum information appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Develop theory of free probability for random tensors.
• Apply theory to quantum information.

Connaissances

Research experience in free probability theory

Knowledge about random tensors

Knowledge in quantum information theory

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire de Physique Research Field Mathematics History » History of science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 11 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 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

Development of the theory of free probability for random tensors (references below), and potentially application to quantum information.

References

• Collins, Gurau, Lionni - Free cumulants and freeness for unitarily invariant random tensors - 2410.00908
• Nechita, Park - Tensor free probability theory: asymptotic tensor freeness and central limit theorem - 2504.01782
• Bordenave, Bonnin - Freeness for tensors - 2407.18881
• Kunisky, Moore, Wein - Tensor cumulants for statistical inference on invariant distributions - 2404.18735
• Lancien, Oliveira Santos, Youssef - Central Limit Theorem for tensor products of free variables - 2404.19662

Tasks

• Development of the theory of free probability for random tensors (main task)
• Application to quantum information: random quantum states, randomized measurements... (secondary task)

Application Information

Application deadline December 10, 2025. Documents recquired: a CV, a cover letter that must include a research statement (past and on going research), and two recommandation letters, to be sent directly at the mail address: [e-mail].

Start Date

Starting date expected in the fall 2026. No teaching duties.

Benefits

• 44 days of vacation per year
• a university restaurant for lunch during weekdays
• partial reimbursement of transportation tickets (75%) + up to 300€/year to cover the cost of a "sustainable" transport (such as a bicycle)

Qualifications

• Research experience in free probability theory and on random matrices
• Knowledge about random tensors and/or quantum information theory is non-mandatory but appreciated.